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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


  • N

    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    ★ 4.8 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, Preventative Care, Health Education, Exercise Science, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness, Planning, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    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

    ★ 4.6 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods

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

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  • S

    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering

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

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Conducting Tests

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Product Testing, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Experience, Case Studies, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Data Collection, Research Reports, Data Analysis, Recruitment

    ★ 4.9 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Química, guerra y ética

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Biochemistry, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Control, Public Safety and National Security, Personal protective equipment, World History

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

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  • P

    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Research Design, Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Equipment, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Specimen Preparation, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Experimentation, Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Human Factors, Psychology, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Product Testing, Physiology

    ★ 4.1 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Science and Obesity

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Systems Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Health Disparities, Network Analysis, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 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, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • FlashDiet: Aprende como comer sano: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Sensory Science: Conducting Tests: University of California, Davis
  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Sensory Science: Measuring the Senses: University of California, Davis
  • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University

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