Home science is a combination of science and arts and provides numerous career opportunities for candidates who wish to pursue a career in the field of home science. A student who is interested in home science can opt for it right from the twelfth class as an option. The subject provides training for students in printing tailoring, dyeing , cooking , interior designing etc. Candidates opting for masters degree in home science can specialize in child development, nutrition and dietetics, family relations etc. Those candidates opting for home science needs to be creative as well.

Career in Private sector after B. Sc in Home Science

Candidates normally opt for private sector jobs because of its interesting pay packages.

• The home science student has lots of opportunities in private sector in Teaching, Sales, Technical section, Services and so on.
• They can enter jobs in food preservation, hotel industry, cooking, food industry etc.
• They can enter the service field by creating awareness among people especially in remote areas and working with them as a dietitian or counselor.
• They can enter the marketing field through sales and by marketing food products.
• In manufacturing industries they can enter as assistant in operations.

The candidates with high qualification from reputed institutes are placed well with high salary in reputed organizations. Those with experience can get better pay packages than fresher’s.

Career in Public sector after B. Sc in Home Science

The main attraction of students towards the public sector jobs is the job security they provide to candidates. They feel much more relaxed and stress free in public sector jobs. Many government organizations like Food Corporation of India recruit many home science graduates every year. For getting a job in the government sector, candidates need to pass the competitive exams organized by the concerned authority. The candidates can enter the job as teachers, consultant in development labs etc. Those candidates with advanced qualification can enter jobs as Food Technologist, Research Assistant in Universities, Consultant dieticians etc. The candidates are paid based on the nature of job and job position.

Career Abroad after B. Sc in Home Science

The candidates who wish to start a career abroad in home science have numerous opportunities. They can enter organizations like Research and development labs, Catering and other manufacturing sectors, international organizations operating on food preserving industries etc. The candidates get attracted towards the better pay packages offered in abroad, compared to that of the home country. Candidates with strong determination and dedication can enter the respective field as per their interest and specialization.