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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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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

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

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    Stanford University

    Cooking for Busy Healthy People

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Resourcefulness, Food and Beverage, Adaptability, Creativity

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

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

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, 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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Product Quality (QA/QC), Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure, Packaging and Labeling

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
  • Cooking for Busy Healthy People: Stanford University
  • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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