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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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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Diet and Exercise

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

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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Olay

    Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Healthcare Ethics, Biology, Materials science, Safety Standards, Biochemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability Standards, Microbiology, Product Development, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Sensory Science

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, 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, Chemistry, Risk Analysis, Sustainable Engineering, Personal Care, Environmental Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Decoding Nutrition Labels

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Industrial Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Utrecht University

    Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Health Disparities, Environmental Science, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Health Policy, Psychology, Biotechnology

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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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: Good Manufacturing Practices, Legal Risk, Case Studies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Introduction to Food and Our Environment: Stanford University
  • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Science of Exercise: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Cosmetic and Skincare Science: Olay
  • Building a Healthy Plate: Tufts University
  • Introduction to Sensory Science: University of California, Davis
  • Healthy and Sustainable Foods and Products: University of Michigan
  • Decoding Nutrition Labels: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester

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