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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


  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Engineering, Biological Engineering, Physics, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Feeding the World

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment and Resource Management, Nutrition and Diet, Natural Resource Management, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Pollution Prevention, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health

    ★ 4.7 (257) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 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 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Network Model, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Waste Minimization, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Supply Chain, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Systems, Sustainable Development, Production Process, Market Dynamics, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Stakeholder Management, Knowledge Transfer, International Relations, Education and Training

    ★ 4.7 (178) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Preventative Care, Health Promotion, Meal Planning And Preparation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Mental Concentration, Environment, Child Health, Clinical Trials

    ★ 4.6 (779) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Oral Health, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology

    ★ 5 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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    Credit offered
  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Experimentation, Biotechnology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Specimen Preparation

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
  • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Global Postharvest Loss Prevention: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Actors: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify

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