Home Science is both an art and science that deals with assorted aspects of modern housekeeping. This field of study deals with many disciplines such as chemistry, physics, physiology, biology, hygiene, economics, rural development, child development, sociology and family relations, community living, art, food, nutrition, clothing, textiles and home management. If you have a logical mind and a balanced attitude with realistic approach, then you can opt for a work in Home Science. Creativity with artistic visualization can be an added advantage. Growing awareness of health, diet, and lifestyle has augmented preference towards this field.
As this subject is scientific in nature, one must possess a practical approach, aesthetic, creative and rational attitude an analytical mind and scientific understanding in this field. Detach courses in assorted branches of Home Science are available which comprise food, cusine and dietetics, rural community extension, child development, family relation, textiles and clothing, home management, home science instruction and extension.
Course Details:
Eligibility to pursue a work in this field is a pass in 10+2 or graduation. assorted under graduate as well as post graduate level programs are available in this field. Minimum qualification required to pursue Bachelors schedule in home science is 10+2 with biology or home science as a subject of study. One must have a graduation degree in any field to opt for a post graduate degree/diploma program. So, after completing B.Sc. Degree course, you can continue further with the 2-year M.Sc policy and opt for specialization.
Institutes gift Home Science Courses in India:
- D.K Government College for Women (Andhra Pradesh)
- Assam Agricultural University (Assam)
- Lady Irwin College (New Delhi)
- Institute of Home Science (New Delhi)
- S.M Patel College (Gujarat)
- Nirma Niketan College (Maharashtra)
- Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G) College (Uttar Pradesh)
- Viharilal College (West Bengal)
- Jwari Devi Birla fabricate (West Bengal)
- Sri Vithalbhai Thackersey Collegee (Maharashtra)
- Seth P.T. Mahila College (Gujarat)
- Holy Cross (Tamil Nadu)
The study of Home Science offers openings for Careers linked to:
- Production
- Technical jobs
- Teaching jobs
- Sales jobs
- Service jobs
Career Prospects:
Professionals can work in the field of production, tourism or service. Postgraduates in this field can opt for teaching. Scholars can work as cusine consultants, research assistants, food scientists, demonstrators or food analysts. One can get employed in food preservation production unit of any hotel, tourist resort, restaurant, food manufactures or take up a work in sales promotion of food products, baby foods and ready to cook foodstuffs. Thus, to get successfully self employed, one must update the applications of the discipline and anticipate emerging demands.
Remuneration:
Professional can expect a salary fluctuating from 10, 000 to Rs15000 per month in the beginning. Added taste can bring a hike in the salary. Thus, more habitancy are opting for construction a work in this field as it aims at accomplishing and maintaining the welfare and well being of both home and family life.
