Home Science

What is home Science? Home Science is the Science of a home and it includes all the things that concern the person, home, family members and resources. It is the education for "better living" and the core of this education is the family ecosystem. It also deals with reciprocal relations between the family and its natural and man-made environments. It AIMS at getting maximum satisfaction for the person and their family members through the efficient and scientific use of your resources. It gives the person all the knowledge of the scientific procedures involved in making a home beautiful. Home Science integrates the application of various sciences and humanities to improve human environment, family nutrition, management of resources and child development. Home Science in college:
It is offered as a Bachelor degree of 3 years. Apart from the core subjects: Development Communication & Extension, Fabric & Apparel Science, Food & Nutrition, Human Development and Resource Management, one would study Entrepreneurship, Family Life education, microbiology, personality development, Food preservation, Fashion Designing etc. After the UG course one can go for PG in Home Science and opt for specialisation or can opt for other PG courses. You can take Online Career Assessment Test to know whether Home Science would be a good career choice for you and what career options are open for you after completing your education with Home Science. Regards.

Procedure and eligibility to pursue a career as a food inspector is mentioned below:
Eligibility for Food Inspector:-
Age: Candidates aged between 18 and 25 years of age are eligible to apply for the post of Food Inspector. Educational qualification: Candidates with completed graduation in medicine or have a Bachelors degree in agriculture, pharmacy, food technology and dairy technology. Procedure of Selection:- Candidates will be selected based on performance in written test and interview. UPSC All India Food Inspector Exam:
Union Public Service Commission directs All India Food Inspector Exam for recruitment of food inspectors in various offices around the country. This is a national level exam consisting of technical and aptitude based questions. The exam will be conducted at examination centers in every district of each state. Educational qualification: Aspirants possesing any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply for UPSC All India Food Inspector Exam
Graduates in medicine with one year training in food inspection. Bachelors degree in Science stream with chemistry as a compulsory. Bachelors degree in Agriculture / Public Health/ Veterinary Science/Dairy Technology/Pharmacy / Food Technology
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Scope for Higher Studies after B.Sc. Home Science:
Candidates who are interested in home Science can opt for the course right from the twelfth class itself. Many universities and institutes provides under graduate post graduate, Diploma level courses at various levels. Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Processing
Master of Science in Textiles and Fashion Apparel
Master of Science in Social Work
Master of Science in Plant Physiology & Ecology
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Science in Human Development
Master of Science in Hospital Administration
Master of Science in Home Science - Extension Education
Master of Science in Home Science
Master of Science in Home Management
Master of Science in Food Service Management and Dietetic
Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
Master of Science in Financial Economics and Administration
Master of Science in Family Resource Management
Master of Science in Extension Education and Communication Management
Master of Science in Extension and Communication
Master of Science in Child Guidance and Family Counseling
Master of Science in Bio-textiles
Master of Science in Apparel and Textiles
Master of Business Administration in Hotel Management
Career Opportunities after B.Sc. Home Science:
Many industries prefer home Science graduates after their course. It has opened novel vistas which led to career opportunities in all spheres of life. The students after their course can enter jobs in Hospitals, welfare organizations, community development programs, Commercial restaurants etc. After the course the candidates will be well versed in multi tasking and this provides numerous opportunities for them. They can also start up their career as instructors, counselors etc. They can also choose self employment. Many home Science students start their career in fashion industry which provides attractive pay and reputation. Manufacturing and food processing units also recruit home Science graduates. Job after home Science include:
Production jobs
Technical jobs
Research jobs
Teaching jobs
Sales jobs
Service jobs.