Graduates of the Department of Food Science and Technology can pursue professional and scientific careers in the food sector either as freelancers or as employees in the public or private sector.

Possible career prospects include:

- Food industry executives (product design, production, quality control, management services, etc.),

- Executives of food analysis laboratories,

- Consultants in the food sector.

Moreover, the undergraduate study program is structured to provide sufficient knowledge and preparation to graduates wishing to work in education or attend postgraduate studies in Greece or abroad.

In relation to professional rights and qualifications for appointment in the public sector, there is a distinct provision for graduates of the Department in presidential decree no. 85-Government Gazette 232/A'/17-12-2022.

Relevant announcement from the Head of the Department of Food Science and Technology  https://fst.ionio.gr/gr/news/26957/