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Home Science

Home Science may be defined as the study required to develop home or family life within a changing society by taking the help of scientific knowledge and methods.

The subjects involved in making Home Science a wonderful learning tool for better-living are PCB, hygiene, rural development, community living, art, food, clothing, textiles and home management etc.

In recent scenario Home Science is gaining huge popularity among students owing to its wide application in industries like food preservation and training, clothing and textiles and interior decoration etc.

Also more colleges are getting encouragement to start various bachelor’s degree, master and diploma courses in this field.

The scope in the field of Home Science is large as there are a wide range of areas that the candidates are trained in. They are given an insight to the areas like the science subjects, sociology and physiology. Also they trained in areas like child development, home management, hygiene, clothing etc. It is important that the candidates chooses an area which interests them the most. It is important that the candidates have at least a bachelors degree in this field. If they have a passion for the teaching or research field then they must pursue a Masters course and then appear for the UGC exams. If they are in the technical side then they could pursue jobs like Food Analyst, Food Scientists etc. Food preservation, dress making, fashion designing are also some of the jobs available. If the candidate is more interested in the service jobs then the candidate could consider joining the tourism or hotel industry. The candidates should choose based on the area that interests them the most.Some fields where one can find career oportuinities are as follows:

  • Health care: Dieticians can work in hospitals and clinics. They can further specialise in therapeutics, teaching, food administration, etc.
  • Social welfare: A nutritionist on board is an important part of development and welfare programmes, as nutrition is an integral part of public health.  
  • Institutional catering: In various organisations and fields dieticians are required to plan and prepare nutritious and balanced meals.
  • Food services: Here the task generally involves these professionals to perform a variety of tasks ranging from product development and promotion to menu planning and promotion.
  • Mass media: Information dissemination is at an important age when most people are health conscious. Being a part of television programmes or writing a cook book are great options.
  • Research and development: Commercial food service industry is constantly into research and development and seeks nutritionist and dieticians.   
 Top 10 colleges in this field are-
1. Agra University, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2. Pondicherry University, Faculty of Science, R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapat,
3. University of Calcutta, 87, College Street, Calcutta-73.
4. University of Calicut, Malappuram, Dist. Calicut, Kerala-673635.
5. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.
6. University of Delhi, Faculty of Science, Delhi-110007.
7. Andhra University, Waltair, Visakhapatnam-530003, Andhra Pradesh.
8. University of Madras, Centenary Buildings, Chepauk, Chennai-600005,
9. Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science for Women, Coimbatore-641043, TN.
10. Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore-560056, Karnataka.
 

Students, who are willing to pursue his /her career in this field, can earn income around Rs. 10, 000 to Rs. 15000 every month in the beginning stage. After gaining experience he can earn more income. Graduates having interests in catering, teaching and research field can get good income. Food technologists working in food service department is comparatively more. Dietetics & nutrition professionals’ income depends upon their job and area of work.

The majority find jobs in hospitals, schools, college, organisations or institutional canteens. Another option is to work fro government departments as programme consultants. Some can even opt to work in home economics division of food and utility companies. Self employment also offers good scope.

You must have passed 10+2 examination in any stream i.e. Science/arts/commerce from a recognized education board or institution.

Some colleges ask for an entrance exam while in come colleges the admission to the course is given on the basis of merit based on their previous academic record.

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