Career opportunities - Biotechnology and Food Science - Master’s Programme
Biotechnology and Food Science - Master’s Programme
Career opportunities
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Competence in biotechnology and food science is in high demand across both private and public sectors. Graduates take on central roles throughout the food and bio-production value chain, as well as in health and food safety. You will be well positioned for careers such as:
- Researcher
- Quality manager
- Production manager
- Process engineer
- Analyst
- Practical clinical work and technical executive positions in laboratories
- Positions in public and government institutions
- Positions in private consulting firms
Relevant industries and sectors include the food industry, seafood and aquaculture, feed and marine ingredients, export-oriented process industries, environmental biotechnology, food management and policy, and biotech R&D (vaccines, enzymes, biopolymers, biofuels). The programme also provides a strong foundation for further PhD studies.