Careers in Home Science


Home Science is a combination of both art and science that is not only confined to food and nutrition, but also wraps housekeeping, textiles, dietetics, clothing, family relations, community living, sociology, economics, child development and hygiene. To begin with a career in this field, candidates must possess rational mind along with realistic approach and an objective attitude. Increasing consciousness with respect to health, diet and way of life has increased the number of candidates taking up home science as their career.

Practical and applied research in Home Science is the crying need of the day. Investigations on housing, clothing, the methods of cooking and food preservation, child care, cottage industries, household management are greatly needed. How to live happily within the means available, how to conserve food values, and eliminate mal-nutrition, how to utilize the available resources in their best possible way, how to clean and decorate the house, how to take care of the fabrics are some of the problems which need to studied.

Home Science Career can be broadly divided into three main areas
Ø  Nutrition
Ø  Human development
Ø  ​Family Resource Management

Job Profiles
Ø  Assistant Dress Designer
Ø  Assistant Fashion Designer
Ø  Baby Care Taker
Ø  Child Care Giver
Ø  Cook/Chef
Ø  Demonstrator
Ø  Food Analyst
Ø  Food Scientist
Ø  Health Care Worker
Ø  Hospital Attendant
Ø  Housekeeper
Ø  Nanny
Ø  Nutrition Expert
Ø  Pantry In-charge
Ø  Research Assistant
Ø  Apparel industry's production managers
Ø  Color Consultants
Ø  Diet Consultants
Ø  Fashion Designer
Ø  Interior Designers
Ø  Resource Developers
Ø  Teachers

Eligibility
Ø  Candidates, who have passed 10+2 are eligible for these courses.
Ø  Home Science as a subject can also be opted for during 10 + 2. Students can go for a B.Sc. degree in home science after completing 10 + 2 in the science stream.

Courses
Diploma
Ø  Diploma in Home Science

Bachelors
Ø  B.Sc. Home Science
Ø  B.Sc. Home Science (Hons)
Ø  B.Sc. Child Development and Family relations
Ø  B.A. Home Management
Ø  B.Ed. Home Science

PG Diploma
Ø  Post Graduate Diploma in Home Science

Masters
Ø  M.Sc. Home Science
Ø  M.Sc. Home Science Education and Extension
Ø  M.Sc. Human Development and Family Studies
Ø  M.Sc. Resource Management and Consumer Service
Ø  M.Sc. Food & Nutrition
Ø  M.Sc. Resource Management and Design Application
Ø  M.Sc. Development Communication and Extension
Ø  M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Science

Research
Ø  M.Phil Home Science
Ø  Ph. D. Home Science
Ø  Ph.D. Child Development
Ø  Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies
Ø  Ph.D. Resource Management and Consumer Service

Admission Criteria
Admission is through merit / entrance test.

Subject/Syllabus
Ø  Physiology/Applied Life Science
Ø  Family Resource Management & Housing
Ø  Food & Nutrition
Ø  Child Development
Ø  Textile and Clothing
Ø  Extension Education & Communication
Ø  Life Span Development
Ø  Physical Sciences
Ø  Nutrition for the Family
Ø  Personal Finance & Consumer Studies

Some Institutes/Colleges/Universities
Ø  Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Ø  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Allahabad University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad
Ø  Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Ø  Assam Agricultural University, Assam
Ø  Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali, Rajasthan
Ø  Bangalore University, Bangalore
Ø  Calcutta University, Senate House, Kolkata
Ø  Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar
Ø  Dr. B.R. Ambedekar University, Agra
Ø  G.B. Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Pant Nagar, Uttarakahand
Ø  Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Ø  H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, H.P
Ø  Himachal University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Ø  Institute of Home Science, New Delhi
Ø  Jabalpur University, Jabalpur
Ø  Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Ø  Jai Narain Vyas University Jodhpur
Ø  Jiwaji University Gwalior, M.P.
Ø  Kashmir University, Srinagar
Ø  Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Ø  Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
Ø  Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Ø  M S Baroda University, Broda
Ø  M. D. University, Rohtak
Ø  Madras University, Chennai
Ø  Madurai Kamaraj University, Tamil Nadu
Ø  Nagarjun University, A.P.
Ø  Nagpur University, Nagpur
Ø  Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Ø  Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana
Ø  Punjab University, Chandigarh
Ø  S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Mumbai
Ø  Sardar Patel University, Gujarat
Ø  University of Bombay, Mumbai
Ø  University of Delhi, Delhi
Ø  University of Pune, Pune
Ø  VB S Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Cost of the Course
The average tuition fee ranges from ₹ 15,000 INR to ₹ 2,00,000 for three years depending upon the type of institution.

Careers Prospects
Home science is a combination of science and arts and provides numerous career opportunities for candidates who wish to pursue a career in the field of home science. A student who is interested in home science can opt for it right from the twelfth class as an option. The subject provides training for students in printing tailoring, dyeing , cooking , interior designing etc.

The opportunities for employment are growing, you can take up jobs in the production industry, tourism, service industry or healthcare as well. In addition, you can work as a nutrition consultant or a research analyst. Most opportunities lie in the non-governmental organizations for graduates. Teaching is another lucrative option available. A degree also opens up vistas for self-employment like starting their own school, crèche, interior design and fashion boutiques.

Employment Sector
Ø  Apparel Merchandising Companies
Ø  Community Development Programs
Ø  Fashion Designing Companies
Ø  Consultancy and Counselling Centres
Ø  Dress-Making Shops
Ø  Cafeterias
Ø  Fashion Journalism
Ø  Commercial Restaurants
Ø  Food Industry
Ø  Hospitals
Ø  Hotels
Ø  Manufacturing Industries
Ø  Textile Businesses
Ø  Tourist Resorts

Income
In the age of global revolution Home Science is a well paid job. A person, who desires to pursue a career in this field, can expect a salary between ₹10,000 - ₹15,000 per month in the beginning.

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