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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Introduction to Food Science Training Course is an online course provided on the FutureLearn platform. The course aims to impart learners information about the nuances of the food system from food industry experts. The course will cover vital topics like food safety, food contaminants, food nutrition, ethical issues, and food sustainability that will contribute to you becoming a competent partner in the food system.

The Introduction to Food Science Online Course is a 100% online course delivered through expert video and audio material. The course is developed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food, Europe’s leading food initiative, and Queen's University Belfast, one of the leading UK research-intensive universities. The course is taught by experienced professionals and industry experts.

The Introduction to Food Science Certification Course is a self-guided course that will allow the learners to approach the course at their own pace. You can engage in interactive discussions with fellow learners throughout the course period. The course also includes interactive discussions, practical activities, and debates that will help learners understand the concepts in a better light.

The Highlights

Printable digital course certificate
100% online course
Self-guided course
4 weeks duration
4 hours weekly study
Progress tracking
Bite-sized videos
Long and short-form articles
Debates and active discussions
Practical activities and quizzes
Video and audio material
Peer discussions
Reading and bookmarking
Knowledge of food science

Programme Offerings

Printable Digital Course Certificate
Self-Guided course
4 Weeks Duration
4 Weekly Study Hours
Progress Tracking
Bite-sized videos
Long-form articles
Short-form articles
Debates and Discussions
Practical activities
quizzes
Audios
Readings

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Futurelearn

Introduction to Food Science Course Fee Structure

Course	Amount
Limited access	Free
Buy this course	₹3,000/one-off payment
Subscribe & save	₹6,500 for one year

Eligibility Criteria

Exam Qualification Details

To achieve the course certificate, candidates have to complete 90% of the course steps and all the assessments.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nutrition

After completing the Introduction to Food Science Training Course, you will gain insights into the following topics:

Vital components of food
Macronutrients and micronutrients in food
Impact of dietary habits on health
Role of functional foods
Sustainability in food production
Food choices and food security
Food quality and authenticity
Challenges to responsible food choices
Ultra-processed foods
Control of food safety

Who it is for

The course can be opted by anyone who is interested in the field of agriculture nutrition and food and is seeking trustworthy information on healthy and sustainable food choices.
The course will be particularly beneficial for final year school students who are pursuing subjects related to food and nutrition or those who wish to get an introduction to nutrition and food safety or start their careers in food science.