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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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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Nutritional Assessment, Sustainable Business, Nutrition and Diet, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Issue, Product Improvement, Health Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering

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    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Nutrition and Diet, Health Education, Creative Thinking, Culture, Hospitality and Food Services, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Empathy

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Food Quality Assurance And Control, Consumer Behaviour, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Policy Analysis, Biotechnology, Technology Solutions

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    National Taiwan University

    é£Ÿå“å®‰å…Øčˆ‡ęÆ’ē† (Food Safety & Toxicology)

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology

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    Stanford University

    Introduction to Food and Our Environment

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

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    National Taiwan University

    é£Ÿå“å®‰å…Øčˆ‡é¢ØéšŖåˆ†ęžļ¼ˆFood 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 Ā· Course Ā· 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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    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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products:Ā University of Michigan
  • Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • The Meat We Eat:Ā University of Florida
  • Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • é£Ÿå“å®‰å…Øčˆ‡ęÆ’ē† (Food Safety & Toxicology):Ā National Taiwan University
  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment:Ā Stanford University
  • é£Ÿå“å®‰å…Øčˆ‡é¢ØéšŖåˆ†ęžļ¼ˆFood Safety&Risk Analysis):Ā National Taiwan University
  • Transformation of the Global Food System:Ā University of Copenhagen
  • Food and Wine Pairing:Ā The State University of New York
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1:Ā Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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