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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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    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

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Council on Exercise

    Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Copenhagen

    The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Food and Beverage, Health Promotion, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Adaptability, Community Health, Child Health, Environmental Issue, Clinical Trials

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Davis

    Beer Quality: Freshness

    Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Consumer Behaviour, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Nanjing University

    结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Structural Analysis, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Care Plans, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Quality Assurance And Control

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition and Diet, Cost Estimation

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    National Academy of Sports Medicine

    Science of Fat Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology

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    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Química, guerra y ética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition: American Council on Exercise
  • The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health : University of Copenhagen
  • Beer Quality: Freshness: University of California, Davis
  • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
  • Moving Beyond Basics: Dairy Nutrition and Diet Formulation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Fundamentals of Dairy Nutrition: Forages and Feed: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine

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