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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Beginner · Course · 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, Sustainable Business, Waste Minimization, Corporate Sustainability, Social Impact, Food and Beverage, Sustainability Standards, Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition Education, Innovation, Nutrition and Diet, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Water Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Quantitative Research, Environmental Issue, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Correlation Analysis

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    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

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    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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    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

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    Pearson

    Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Biology, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development, Investigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    University of California, Davis

    Wine Tasting: Food and Wine Pairing

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Decision Making, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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