B.Sc Home Science is an under graduate professional degree offered by many universities. It is the course that includes the study about diverse field in science which includes nutrition, health & growth, hygiene, rural and child development, economics, family relations, etc. It can also be said as the science that deals with the surroundings and environment.

The career opportunities are plenty for the professionals. In order to get into a bright career in this field, candidates can go for the higher study options after the successful completion of B.Sc Home Science. Numerous specializations are there in the higher study options from which the candidates can choose their area of interest.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies in Home Science after B.Sc

The educational qualification needed for the candidates to pursue the higher studies in Home science is a Bachelor’s degree in related fields from any reputed universities. Most of the institutions admitting the candidates for these programmes will require a minimum percentage of 50% or more in graduation. Candidates who possess graduation in any other stream of study can join for these post graduate/diploma programmes. But preference will be given to those with bachelor’s degree in Home Science.

Higher study options in Home Science after B.Sc

Some of the higher study options after B.Sc Home Science are

• Master of Science - Home Science Extension Education
• Master of Science - Home Science Foods and Nutrition
• Master of Science - Home Science Family Resource Management
• Master of Science - Child Development and Family relations
• Master of Science - Home Management
• Master of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
• Master of Science - Resource Management and Consumer Service
• Ph.D. Child Development
• Ph.D. Home Science
• Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies
• Ph.D. Resource Management and Consumer Service
• Post Graduate Diploma in Home Science

Subjects covered under Higher Studies in Home Science

• The syllabus of the Master’s degree in Home or related subjects usually includes the topics such as Housing, consumerism, Advanced Management, Women’s Studies, Applied Nutrition and Extension, etc.
• Consumer Buyer Economics, Laboratory experience, Entrepreneurship Development, Household equipments, Principles of Interior Design and Landscaping, Ergonomics, etc are some other topics covered.

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in Home Science

Candidates will have bright job prospects and remunerations after the higher graduation in Home Science or related subjects. Those with a strong background in this field can find employment in both public and private sectors. Some of the industries where they can work are

• Production industry
• Tourism industry
• Service industry
• Hospitals
• Food industry
• Manufacturing industry
• Specialized cooking
• Commercial restaurants
• Cafeterias
• Dress-making
• Extension education

Self employment is also a better option for these professionals. They can work independently in any research projects or as analyst or nutrition consultant. Most of the job opportunities for them lie in the non-government sectors.