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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 Arizona

    Introduction to Precision Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Precision Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Biology, Child Health, Chronic Diseases, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Child Nutrition and Cooking

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Cooking, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Child Health, Working With Children, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Plant Science for Gardeners

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Plant Operations and Management, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Sustainability Standards

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • S

    Stanford Online

    Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Nutrition Education, Compassion, Nutrition and Diet, Mindfulness, Meal Planning And Preparation, Habit Formation, Behavioral Health, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chronic Diseases

    4.9 stars, 364 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (364) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    General Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physiology, Biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Respiration, Endocrinology, Oncology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Economics, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Water Resources, Land Management, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Consumer Behaviour

    4.4 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microbiology for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Taxonomy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Infection Control, Medical Laboratory, Public Health, Laboratory Testing, Sterilization, Environmental Science, Laboratory Techniques, Biotechnology, Environment Health And Safety, Biology, Environment, Food and Beverage, Tax, Safety Culture, Culture

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6 stars, 203 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    FlashDiet: Aprende como comer sano

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Cooking, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Exercise Science, Chronic Diseases, Habit Formation, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • O

    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Control, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Assurance, Safety Standards, Product Testing, Analytical Testing

    4.5 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    The Science of Eating Well for Fitness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Counseling, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Exercise Science, Nutrition Care Plans, Clinical Nutrition, Culture, Biology, Critical Thinking, Health Assessment, Physiology, Biochemistry, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Health Care, Athletic Training, Coaching, Mental and Behavioral Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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, Environmental Engineering, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9 stars, 19 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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