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

Career Prospects

Home Science opens doors for job opportunities for successful graduates in fields such as

• Schools and colleges
• Welfare organizations
• Hospitals
• Apparel merchandising
•  Fashion journalism
•  Restaurants
•  Service sectors
•  Cafeterias
•  Counseling

Researches are hired as

• Food Scientists,
• Demonstrators,
• Nutrition Consultants, 
• Research Assistants,
• Sales promotion companies involved in baby foods, food stuffs and adult food products also employ Home Science graduates, as do manufacturing companies.

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

Scope for Higher Studies 

• 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
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Average fee

• INR 4,000 - 65,000 per annum

Average salary  

• 5.5L per annum