53 Short courses in Food Science in Europe

If you are passionate about French pastry arts and trendy desserts, this French Pastry Arts Essentials course from Sommet Education is the perfect Essentials program for you. With applied theory spread throughout, plus a field trip, you will acquire the skills to showcase your pastry creativity.

Aimed at enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, this French Chocolate and Confectionary Arts Essentials intensive, English language programme from Sommet Education  lifts the lid on the skills and techniques that have made French chocolatiers the envy of the world. Highly practical and hands-on, it features 90% of teaching time dedicated to laboratory workshops.

This immersive and practical Culinary Arts Essentials programme from Sommet Education gives you the opportunity to discover the fundamentals of French cuisine. It features demonstrations, together with hands-on professional training in our state-of-the-art technical kitchens.

This Contemporary Issues in Animal Science from the University of Reading is designed to introduce you to the latest research and contemporary practices in animal science, and the challenges and opportunities that this field faces in making livestock production sustainable in the twenty-first century.

This Livestock Nutrition and Feeding course from the University of Reading will introduce you to the role of farmed livestock in agricultural systems, and the importance of feed in managing the nutritional requirements of different classes of livestock.

Taught in French or in English, this French Bakery Arts Essentials programme from Sommet Education delivers knowledge of baking and viennoiserie that will provide a perfect foundation for your future career. You will learn from – and work with – some of the best chefs operating in the field of French bakery.

This joint French And Italian Pastry Arts diploma from Sommet Education will teach you all the techniques that have made French and Italian pastry arts celebrated across the world. It is a must for anyone passionate about pastry and desserts.

How can global food systems become safer, healthier, and more ethical? Find out on Food safety, Public health and Animal Welfare from University of Padua.

This Sustainable Livestock Production Systems course from the University of Reading you’ll gain a fundamental understanding of the main livestock production systems (dairy cattle, goats and sheep; beef; sheep; pigs; poultry).

This French Pastry Arts Diploma from Sommet Education will teach you all the techniques – traditional and modern – that have made French pastry arts celebrated across the world. It is a must for anyone passionate about French pastry and desserts, as well as those seeking to advance their careers or become entrepreneurs.

This six-month, intensive Culinary Arts Diploma programme from École Ducasse is designed for career-changers and entry-level professionals wishing to launch a career as a chef or to establish their own culinary concept. It combines practical culinary arts instruction with teaching modules dedicated to managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

Ready to cook yourself healthy? Learn how to prepare nourishing and delicious meals with BBC Good Food’s brand-new course Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food by FutureLearn.

Enjoy bread in its purest form by learning how to bake it with your own hands in International Open Academy's Bread Making online course. Even if you’ve never baked bread before, this course makes it easy with step-by-step instructions and access to recipes from all over the world. 

Alpine Center offers the 12 Course Hospitality and Food Beverage Management Management Diploma Online / Distance Learning.

Working as a caterer allows you to help people celebrate some of the most important milestones and moments in their lives. Seeing the smile on a client’s face after a successful meal is priceless. International Open Academy offers the Food and Beverage Management programme.

The Brewing and Distilling program from Maynooth University aims to equip learners with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to develop skills relevant to the alcoholic drinks industry. The course was created in response to the strong demand for an analytical course to support the growing Irish craft brewing and whiskey industries.

This Food Systems Law and Policy course from University of Antwerp consists of two modules that are part of the programme, and candidates are required to complete both modules.

Whether you own animals as pets, care for animals professionally or have farm animals, this Animal Feeding course from Warnborough College will guide you through the many different and important considerations for effective animal nutrition.

The Master Herbalist course from International Open Academy shows herbs found in many kitchens which can be used to treat ailments. You'll also be able to grow your own sweet-scented medicines such as lavender, chamomile and violets. Know which weeds found in many backyards, including nettles and dandelions, have healing properties. You'll see plants in a new and positive light. 

Join the Fruit and Vegetables course from Warnborough College and learn how to produce your own fruit and vegetables – safe in the knowledge that you grew them yourself.