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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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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Decision Making, Overcoming Obstacles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Physiology, Human Factors, Anatomy, Psychology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research

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    National Taiwan University

    食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis)

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Risk Analysis, Food Safety and Sanitation, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Risk Management, Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Case Studies, Media and Communications

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Exercise Science, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Pharmacology, Coaching, Physiology, Scientific Methods

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    University of Florida

    The Meat We Eat

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Sports Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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    Tufts University

    Building a Healthy Plate

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

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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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    University of Copenhagen

    Transformation of the Global Food System

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Water Sustainability, Waste Minimization, Social Impact, Supply Chain, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environmental Science, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Case Studies

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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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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Bartending, Cooking, Hospitality, Planning, Meal Planning And Preparation, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Strategic Planning

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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

  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Smart Grocery Shopping Choices for Optimal Nutrition: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Sensory Science: The Senses: University of California, Davis
  • 食品安全與風險分析(Food Safety&Risk Analysis): National Taiwan University
  • Evidence-Based Nutrition for Coaches and Trainers: American Council on Exercise
  • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen

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