After completing M.Sc degree in Home Science, one can pursue doctoral level programs in Resource Management, Food Service Management and Dietetics, Family Resource Management etc.  They can also look for the job of Food Technologist, Fashion Designer, Manager or Research Scientist in various companies like Britannia Industries Limited, ITC Limited, Madura Garments and Nestle India Private Limited etc.

Higher studies options after M.Sc in Home Science

• Doctor of Philosophy in Resource Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Family Resource Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science Extension Education
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science – Resource Management and Consumer Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science – Apparel and Textiles
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science – Foods and Nutrition
• Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science – Human Development and Family Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Master of Philosophy in Home Science
• Master of Philosophy in Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Master of Philosophy in Home Science Extension Education

Career opportunities available after M.Sc in Home Science

M.Sc graduates in Home Science can work as Research Assistant in University of Calcutta with a salary of Rs. 10, 500/- per month. They can also work as Assistant Professor in various Universities/colleges which offer courses in Home Science. Salary offered for Assistant Professors in these institutes will be in the range of Rs. 15, 000/- to Rs. 40, 000/- per month.

They can work in food processing companies like ITC Limited, Cadbury India Limited, Nestle India Private Limited, Parle Products Private Limited, Britannia Industries Limited, Hindustan Lever Limited and Nestle India Private Limited etc. as Food Technologist or Research Scientist. Food Technologists can draw a salary up to Rs. 15, 000/- per month where as a Research Scientist can get a salary up to Rs. 35, 000/- per month. It is also possible for them to work in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Dietician. Pay scale of Dietician in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is between Rs. 9, 300/- and Rs. 34, 800/- per month.

They can also work as Fashion Designer in apparel companies like Madura Garments, Arvind Brands etc. Starting salary offered by these companies is Rs. 15,000/- per month where experienced graduates can draw a salary up to Rs. 30, 000/- per month. These postgraduates can pursue their career as Managers in various hotels and resorts like Oberoi Hotels, Vythiri Resort etc. and earn a salary up to Rs. 3, 00, 000/- per annum. Another job available for them is as Nutritionist in various hospitals. Starting salary of this job will be range from Rs. 5, 000/- to Rs. 8, 000/- per month where as with experience, one can draw up to Rs. 15, 000/- per month.