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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: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

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    Universidades AnƔhuac

    Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Food and Beverage, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Nutrition and Diet, Research and Design, Culture, Human Centered Design, Design, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Empathy

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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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    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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health, Physiology, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environmental Management Systems

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    Johns Hopkins University

    An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Food and Beverage, Public Health, Community Health, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Policy

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    Nanjing University

    ē»“ęž„ē”Ÿē‰©åŒ–å­¦ļ¼ˆStructural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Cell Biology, Physiology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Meal Planning And Preparation, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Exercise Science, Critical Thinking, Sports Medicine, Drug Interaction, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Physiology, Decision Making, Health Promotion, Health And Wellness Coaching, Regulatory Compliance, General Science and Research, Overcoming Obstacles

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Technological Application

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Nutrition Education for the Consumer

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Scientific Methods, Health Assessment, Patient Education And Counseling, Clinical Nutrition, Health And Wellness Coaching, Health Promotion, Athletic Training, Regulatory Compliance, Preventative Care, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Psychology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

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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, Statistical Methods, Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain Management, Training and Development, Virtual Teams, Databases, Cost Accounting, International Finance, Research, Branding, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity

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    Arizona State University

    Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Failure Analysis, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Control, Structural Analysis, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations

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    Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Food Design Thinking: Pensar creativamente la alimentación:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
  • Food and Wine Pairing:Ā The State University of New York
  • Unravelling solutions for Future Food problems:Ā Utrecht University
  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • An Introduction to the U.S. Food System: Perspectives from Public Health:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • ē»“ęž„ē”Ÿē‰©åŒ–å­¦ļ¼ˆStructural Biochemistry):Ā Nanjing University
  • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Materials Science for Technological Application:Ā Arizona State University
  • Nutrition Education for the Consumer:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine

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