Degree Destinations - Food Biosciences

The University has an international reputation for equipping its food graduates with appropriate scientific knowledge and the insight to apply it effectively. Our graduates can therefore expect to find themselves in demand from employers and often have to choose from several excellent job offers.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 79% of graduates are in paid work
• 8% are in higher level study
• 94% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by Food Biosciences graduates

• Food Technologist
• Development Technologist
• Product Technologist
• Packaging Development Technologist

Who employs Food Biosciences graduates? (to name a few...)

• Cadbury Schweppes
• Unilever
• Kellogs
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Marks & Spencer
• Sainsbury's
• Nestle

More detailed information

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