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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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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Systems, Environment, Nutrition Education, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Waste Minimization, Environmental Science, Emerging Technologies, Innovation

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Behavioral Economics, Health Equity, Psychology

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Planning, Product Quality (QA/QC), Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Customer Insights, Product Management, Verification And Validation, Laboratory Experience, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science

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    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Personal Care, Materials science, Safety Standards, Physiology, Biochemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Anatomy, Product Testing, Microbiology, Product Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Science of Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Human Musculoskeletal System, Health Assessment, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Preventative Care, Respiration, Nutritional Assessment, Athletic Training, Endocrinology, Chronic Diseases, Vital Signs, Biochemistry, Public Health, Mental Health

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Technologies, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Public Policies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Systems, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Health Equity, Systems Thinking, Land Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Health Policy, Public Policies, Health Promotion, Manufacturing and Production, Advocacy, Economics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies

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    The State University of New York

    Food and Wine Pairing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Procedures, Analytical Chemistry, Verification And Validation, Safety Standards, Chemistry, Experimentation, Product Testing, Scientific Methods, Product Design, Personal protective equipment, Materials science, Product Development, Record Keeping, Personal Care, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Counseling, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Biochemistry, Stress Management, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    423 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems: Utrecht University
  • Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients: Olay
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Transformation of the Global Food System: University of Copenhagen
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Navigating U.S. Food Regulations: Safety and Enforcement: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Food and Wine Pairing: The State University of New York

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