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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


  • U

    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, Production Process, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics

    4.7 stars, 210 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (210) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Bioinformatics, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology, Biology

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (91) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universidades Anáhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Nutrition and Diet, Culture, Aesthetics, Sustainable Systems, Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Sustainable Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chemicals and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Analytical Chemistry, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

    4.7 stars, 1.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • N

    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Dialysis, Hematology

    4.8 stars, 114 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (114) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Taipei Medical University

    The Development and Application of Functional Foods

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Good Manufacturing Practices, Clinical Nutrition, Immunology, Health Assessment, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Sustainable Systems, Scientific Methods, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Environment, Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacology, Biology, Chronic Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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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, Supply Management, Process Mapping, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Measurement, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

    Degree · 1 - 4 Years

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Pilot Scale Fermentation | The Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Cultures, Scalability, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Process Development, Laboratory Equipment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Introduction to Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Biology, Hydrology, Climate Change Programs, Life Sciences, Water Quality, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Pollution Prevention, Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Systems

    4.7 stars, 475 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (475) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Safety Standards, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Responsiveness, Product Development, Physiology, Anatomy

    4.7 stars, 356 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Mitigation, Risk Control, Sustainable Systems, Asset Management, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Standards

    4.8 stars, 89 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (89) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Experimentation, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation

    4.7 stars, 134 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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