Career perspectives after studying at Animal Breeding and Genomics
After studying at Animal Breeding and Genomics (ABG), there is a wide range of career opportunities. You can continue to work in the domain of animal sciences, but also in related fields such as plant breeding, human genetics or data science.
What's next?
After studying at ABG you can for example:
- Do a PhD and/or become a researcher at WUR or a different university
- Work at a breeding company
- Work as policy advisor at a governmental institute
- Become an independent consultant
If you are interested in meeting potential employers and want to make sure you are well-prepared for the labour market, make sure to sign up for the WUR Career Day.
What do our alumni say?
We asked several alumni to share their experiences about life after graduation. Check out their testimonials!
Because of my education, I can easily talk to colleagues from all divisions in the company.
I used a simple trick to breed Brahmas with a blue base color; it really sparked my enthusiasm for breeding.
The PhD track adds a valuable extra dimension to my work at Rotterdam Zoo.