Career paths & perspectives

Dutch bachelors

• Agrotechnologie
• Bedrijfs- en Consumentenwetenschappen
• Biologie
• Biotechnologie
• Bos- en Natuurbeheer
• Communicatie en Life Sciences
• Data science
• Economie en Beleid
• Gezondheid en Maatschappij
• Internationale Ontwikkelingsstudies
• Landschapsarchitectuur en Ruimtelijke Planning
• Moleculaire Levenswetenschappen
• Plantenwetenschappen
• Voeding en Gezondheid

English bachelors

• Animal Sciences
• Environmental Sciences
• Food Technology
• International Land and Water Management
• Marine Sciences
• Soil, Water, Atmosphere
• Tourism

• Agroecology
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Sciences
• Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
• Biobased Sciences
• Bioinformatics
• Biology
• Biosystems Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Climate Studies
• Communication, Health and Life Sciences
• Consumer Studies
• Data Science for Food and Health
• Development and Rural Innovation
• Earth and Environment
• Economics of Sustainability
• Environmental Sciences
• Food Quality Management
• Food Safety
• Food Studies
• Food Technology
• Forest and Nature Conservation
• Geo-information Science
• Geographical Information Management and Applications
• Governance of Sustainability Transformations
• Health Management in Aquaculture
• Information and Communication Technologies for Development
• International Development Studies
• International Land and Water Management
• Landscape Architecture and Planning
• Management, Economics and Consumer Studies
• Metropolitan Analysis, Design, and Engineering
• Molecular Life Sciences
• Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
• Nutrition and Health

• Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Sciences
• Resilient Farming and Food Systems
• Sustainable Supply Chain Analytics
• Sustainable Business and Innovation
• Tourism, Society and Environment
• Urban Environmental Management
• Water Technology

• Entrepreneurial courses (WUR):

  • Entrepreneurial Skills (ELS66100)
  • Management Skills (ELS66300)
  • Pursuing and Realising Entrepreneurial Projects (ELS67700)
• BSc minor Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WUINE)(WUR): focuses on the value of knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurship in life sciences, environmental sciences and agriculture.
• Master track Entrepreneurship (WUR): a programme embedded into your MSc programme focusing on innovative, sustainable entrepreneurship within the Wageningen domains.
• Starthub Wageningen: startup incubator and educator for students, PhD's and recent graduates of Wageningen University & Research.
• More entrepreneurship programs.

• Orientation on teacher training (WUR): orientation program about the practice and theories of education, or to explore if working in the field of education is something for you.
• Teacher training (WUR): information on ways to enter the teaching profession.
• Minor Education (only taught in Dutch) (WUR): minor programma waarin je ervaring in het onderwijs opdoet en waarmee je een (beperkte) lesbevoegdheid kunt behalen.
• Het Onderwijsloket (only in Dutch): informatiepunt voor werken in het onderwijs.
• Kies je Kans (only in Dutch): informatiepunt voor werken in het onderwijs.

• Doing a PhD
• Doing an EngD

• Master track Sustainable Development Diplomacy (WUR)
• Sustainable Development Goals in education (WUR)

• Traineeship for IT-professionals (WUR)

Your thesis can give you experiences and insights that help you in your career orientation. It can also help you accelerate your career. With your thesis research, you show your academic knowledge and competences. It’s a career milestone that can open doors!

Here are 6 tips to link your thesis to your career:

1. Identify your career aspirations and align them with your research topic: Where do you want to go in your career? Are you aiming for an academic career, a leadership role, a role as a consultant, are you planning to switch industries, or something else? Your career aspirations and goals will guide your research focus.
2. Consult professionals who work in your field: Lecturers, alumni or other professionals can provide valuable insights that can help you tailor your research to address current challenges. Having contact with like-minded professionals is also a great way to forge new connections in your field and meet potential employers.
3. Conduct a Gap Analysis: Look for gaps in the existing literature or practices that your research could fill. This will make you a specialist on the topic, and it will make your thesis more impactful and more relevant to your career.
4. Think long-term: Your thesis can be the foundation for future research or articles. It doesn’t have to be a one-and-done project. Consider how you can build upon your research in the years to come.
5. Promote your research: Your research can be promoted in various formats, making your research accessible and showcasing your expertise, which can benefit your career.
6. Professional skills into practice: The skills that you learn and put into practice during your research are transferable skills that can be applied in various roles throughout your career!

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