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26 Short courses in Food Science in United Kingdom

Livestock Nutrition and Feeding
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.

Agri-Food Value Chains
This Agri-Food Value Chains from the University of Reading enables participants to develop a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the Agri-Food Value Chain, its main components, and its linkages

Contemporary Issues in Animal Science
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.

Sustainable Livestock Production Systems
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).
Healthy Cooking Made Easy with BBC Good Food
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.
Bread Making
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.
Food and Beverage Management
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.
Fruit and Vegetables
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.
Health Food Production
The Health Food Production course offered by Warnborough College will help you learn how to achieve business goals in health food production or manufacturing.
Sustainable Global Food Systems
This Sustainable Global Food Systems Short Course from The University of Edinburgh examines food security from a food systems perspective and illustrates the major global challenges present, from the environmental impact of food production to the public health impacts of current and future diets.
Animal Feeding
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.
Master Herbalist
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.
The Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition
The Leeds Course in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Leeds is specifically designed to provide a thorough grounding in all aspects of clinical nutrition and: summarise national nutrition drivers to provide a foundation for the course.
Cocktail Training and Menu Creation
A talented bartender serves so much more than just drinks, they serve an experience. This Cocktail Training and Menu Creation course is offered at the International Open Academy.
Introduction to Cheese Making
Take yourself back to a simpler time, when we made our food from scratch and knew exactly what was in our meals. While most cheeses are made in factories, in International Open Academy's Introduction to Cheese Making course you’ll discover how little you actually need to create your own delicious wheels of cheese.
Self Sufficiency II
Develop an understanding of food requirements, food production, storage and preparation with this Self Sufficiency II course from Warnborough College.
Food Coaching
This online Food Coaching course from Warnborough College will develop your skills and knowledge about Food Coaching – giving you a better understanding of how food can help you achieve healthier living.
Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety
Discover the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet, and build your understanding of food safety and what foods can harm us with Introduction to Nutrition and Food Safety at Taipei Medical University by FutureLearn.
Climate Change and Resilience in Food Systems
Learn new research-led strategies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture and food system with Climate Change and Resilience in Food Systems at University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn.
Edible Gifts
If you love being creative and enjoy cooking, but struggle to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family, then this course is for you! Making edible gifts allows you to create beautiful, unique gifts at a fraction of the price of anything you would find in a store or online. International Open Academy offers the Edible Gifts programme.