Course Highlights
Are you interested in learning about the science of food? Do you want to know how food is produced, processed, and preserved? If so, then the Food Science Diploma is the course for you! In this course, you will learn about the basic principles of food science, including food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering. You will also learn about the different methods of food preservation and processing, as well as the factors that affect food quality.
Beginning with an introductory foray into the marvels of food science, learners will soon be ushered into the intricate dance of food quality. How does one measure the taste, texture, or appearance of food? What microorganisms make our yoghurt tangy and our bread fluffy? As you proceed, the mysteries of food deterioration unfold, offering vital knowledge to combat food waste. Moreover, with rising concerns over food safety, you’ll become adept at the arts of preservation, processing, and the subtleties of packaging, ensuring that what we eat is not only delicious but safe and sustainable.
From unearthing the nuances of food microbiology to standing at the frontier of food engineering and technology, every section is a step closer to understanding the food we love so dearly. It’s not just a course; it’s an invitation to a feast of knowledge curated for curious minds and hungry hearts.
Enrol in this Food Science Diploma & enhance your knowledge in Food Science.
Learning outcome
- Understand the basic principles of food science, including food chemistry, microbiology, and engineering.
- Apply the principles of food science to the production, processing, and preservation of food.
- Identify and control the factors that affect food quality.
- Design and implement food safety and quality assurance programs.
- Communicate effectively about food science to a variety of audiences.
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Why should I take this course?
- Understand the intricate details behind what you consume every day.
- Position yourself for a career in the burgeoning food industry.
- Stay updated with the latest in food preservation and technology.
- Make informed decisions about food safety and quality.
- Enhance your career with a specialised diploma.
Career Path
- Food Technologist
- Food Microbiologist
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Food Process Engineer
- Food Packaging Specialist
Requirements
- A keen interest in understanding food beyond its taste.
- Basic scientific background or curiosity to learn.
- Commitment to complete all course sections.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction to Food Science | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Food Science | 00:14:00 | ||
| Section 02: Food Quality | |||
| Module 2: Food Quality | 00:11:00 | ||
| Section 03: Food Microbiology | |||
| Module 3: Food Microbiology | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 04: Food Deterioration | |||
| Module 4: Food Deterioration | 00:14:00 | ||
| Section 05: Food Preservation and Processing | |||
| Module 5: Food Preservation and Processing | 00:14:00 | ||
| Section 06: Fundamentals of Food Packaging | |||
| Module 6: Fundamentals of Food Packaging | 00:13:00 | ||
| Section 07: Food Additives | |||
| Module 7: Food Additives | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 08: Food Engineering and Technology | |||
| Module 8: Food Engineering and Technology | 00:15:00 | ||
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