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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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    U

    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, Customer Retention, Integrated Marketing Communications, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Measurement, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Earn a degree

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

  • T

    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Food and Beverage, Health Education

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    199 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Risk Management, Real Estate, Legal Risk, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Balance Sheet, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investments, Property and Real Estate, Environmental Issue, Risk Control, Risk Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutrition Education, Health And Wellness Coaching, Clinical Nutrition, Coaching, Nutritional Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Exercise Science, Habit Formation, Behavior Management, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health Education, Psychology, Health Assessment, Athletic Training, Health Care

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Social Impact, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    108 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • O

    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Product Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Laboratory Testing, Statistical Analysis, Psychological Evaluations, Psychology, Neurology, Analytical Testing, Research Design, Physiology

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Water Resources, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Technology Solutions, Education and Training

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Physical Science, Engineering Calculations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    206 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    74 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與毒理 (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Environmental Science, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Hazard Analysis, Microbiology, Pollution Prevention, Radiation Protection, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    335 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing: University of London
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Coaching Nutrition for Changing Bodies and Lives: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Our Global FEWture: Cultivating Food-Energy-Water Solutions: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University

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