BSc community science
B.Sc in Home Science is a three-year undergraduate program that offers professional knowledge in the field of science which deals with nutrition, health and to bring everyday life in sync with the changing surroundings. B.Sc. Family and Community Science or Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Science is an undergraduate Medicine program.
Family and community science is an area that focuses on scientific knowledge in the lifestyle of families and communities.
Generally, the undergraduate course (BSc) in home science comprises of major study topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, hygiene, sociology, rural development, economics, child development, family relations, community living, arts, food, nutrition, textiles, clothing and home management.
Eligibility
The minimum criteria of eligibility needed to be fulfilled for admission to the course is thet the student should pass 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.Preferably Science as the stream of study.Qualification of a relevant entrance test in the case of some institutes
Syllabus
Semester I |
Environmental science |
Communication extension |
Extension practical |
Resource management |
Resource management practical |
Fashion studies |
Fashion studies practical |
Semester II |
English communications |
Fundamentals of nutrition |
Fundamentals of nutrition practical |
Life span development I |
Life span development I practical |
Fundamentals of textiles |
Fundamentals of textiles practical |
Semester III |
Physical sciences |
Physical sciences practical |
Life span development II |
Life span development II practical |
Nutrition for the family |
Nutrition for the family practical |
SEC I |
Semester IV |
Life sciences |
Life sciences practical |
Personal finance consumer science |
Personal finance consumer science practical |
Communication system social change |
Communication system social change practical |
SEC-2 |
Semester V |
SEC-3 |
DSE 1A-theory |
DSE 1A- practical |
DSE 2A-theory |
DSE 2A-practical |
DSE 3A-theory |
DSE 3A-practical |
Semester VI |
SEC-4 |
DSE 1B-theory |
DSE 1B- practical |
DSE 2B-theory |
DSE 2B-practical |
DSE 3B-theory |
DSE 3B-practical |
Home Science opens doors for job opportunities for successful graduates in fields such as
Researches are hired as
Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.
JOB POSITION |
JOB DESCRIPTION |
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR |
Food Analyst |
They examine food samples, food service records, and other data to determine sales appeal and costs of preparing and serving meals and beverages in establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, etc. and taste food samples to determine palatability and customer appeal. |
INR 4,49,000 |
Chef/Cook |
They chop vegetables, prepare meals for cooking, and weigh and measure ingredients.. |
INR 9,64,000 |
Health Care Worker |
Healthcare Workers are often responsible for the health of members of communities which may not be cared for by traditional medical institutions. |
INR 5,45,000 |
Nutrition Expert |
Nutritionists provide customized information for specific individuals. A Dietician or Nutritionist might advise a client with high blood pressure to use less salt when preparing meals.. |
INR 6,40,000 |
Research Assistant |
Research Assistants are mostly found in the social science or laboratory setting. Research Assistants are often undergraduates looking to get credit for assisting professors in their research, and perform experiments under their supervision. |
INR 3,36,000 |
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