After your studies

Your future with a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Biotechnology

Once you have successfully completed your Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Biotechnology, you can continue your studies by entering the professional world or pursuing a subsequent Master's degree. This is when many wonder: What can I do with my studies? We would like to support you in answering this question from the very beginning. This does not mean that we can tell you what specific job you will have later or what Master's degree program you should study. But we can show you the areas in which you could work as an expert in Food Science and Biotechnology, which subsequent Master's degree programs are available, and how we can support you in starting your career.

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Career prospects

Diverse and interesting career possibilities

You’ve had enough studying and want to finally start your career and earn your own money? With a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Biotechnology, there are various entry-level opportunities, depending on your personal focus during your studies through electives, internships, and additional qualifications.

Food scientists develop new recipes for food and make them from various ingredients. They develop suitable packaging for the end products and accompany the production processes from the raw materials to the control of the end product. For this purpose, they work on production plants and plan and monitor production. At the same time, they always keep an eye on the costs. They perform analytical tests in the laboratory and thus monitor the quality of the products produced. The goal is to achieve consistent product quality and optimize the production process. Compliance with hygiene and safety regulations is essential in food production.

The fields of application in this area are diverse and the career prospects are very good. The life science industry has good growth prospects. As a result, the demand for qualified personnel is very high. Thus, half of all graduates find a job immediately after graduation, another third within 3 months afterwards. The annual gross income for entry-level employees is between 38,000 - 45,000 euros. This depends on occupational field, industry, and work experience (source: www.foodjobs.de).

We see you in the following areas:

Food production and food processing
Quality assurance and control
Product development
Research and development
Process engineering and process automation
Food inspection and trade supervision

You could work for these employers:

Food and biotechnology companies
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
Chemical industry
Public research institutions at the federal and state levels
Public service / authorities
Testing and consulting facilities
Publishers

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Master’s studies

You’re still thirsting for knowledge?

You've been passionate about your Bachelor's program and just want to know more? No problem! Start a Master's degree with us or discover something new. Your degree will provide optimal preparation for research-oriented Master's degree programs in natural sciences and related disciplines leading to senior positions in research, development, and management, as well as careers in academia.

At the University of Hohenheim, you can gain further qualifications with the following Master's degree programs:

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CareerCenter Hohenheim

We support you with career orientation and career entry.

The CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) is the first point of contact for you when it comes to career orientation and career entry. According to a nationwide survey by the market research institute Trendence, our students value CCH as a springboard to their career.

We will support you and answer your questions on the following topics:

Planning your studies in a career-oriented manner
Developing your own professional profile
Finding suitable positions for internships, working student jobs, and direct entry
Putting together application documents
Establish contacts with companies

Every year in the summer semester the CareerCenter Hohenheim organizes the career fair “Life Science” for the agricultural and natural science programs. Here you will get to know future employers and get an impression of professional fields of activity.

More about the CareerCenter’s offers

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