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Food Science Courses

Food science courses can help you learn about food safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation, and food processing techniques. You can build skills in recipe formulation, quality control, and understanding food chemistry. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing taste tests, laboratory equipment for testing food properties, and food modeling software to predict shelf life, allowing you to apply these skills in real-world food production and innovation.


Popular Food Science Courses and Certifications


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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Immunology, Infant Care, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Production Process, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Nutrition and Diet, Research and Design, Culture, Human Centered Design, Design, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    University of London

    Bachelor of Science in Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Process Design, Global Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Statistical Analysis, Organizational Change, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Team Management, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Reliability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Design Specifications, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Nutrition Education for the Consumer: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London

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