B.Sc Home Science

The course aims at enabling the students to acquire scientific knowledge in the various aspects of family and community living.

Main and Subsidiary Papers – B.Sc Home Science

Main – Home Science

Subsidiary 1 – Chemistry

Subsidiary 2Zoology

Optional Paper – Extension and Mass Communication

The subjects that come under the purview of the course are:

  • Food Science and Microbiology
  • Human Development and Family Relations
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Family Resource Management
  • Textiles and Clothing
  • Extension and Mass Communication

B.Sc Home Science Admission 2018

B.Sc Home Science

Course content

6 theory papers and Four practical papers.

Residence stay (where students stay as a group in a ‘cottage’ in the college campus under the supervision of staff and practice managerial principles relating to home).

Project Viva voce & Laboratory record of practical work

Higher Studies Options

The graduates in Family and Community Science can choose a variety of fields to pursue higher studies. A brief outline of the options are given below:

Master’s Degree (M. Sc) in
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Human Development/Child Development
  • Family Resource Management
  • Food Service Management and Dietetics
  • Food Technology
  • Textiles and Clothing
  • Hospital Administration (MHA)
  • Business Administration (MBA)
  • Social Work (MSW)
  • Women’s Studies
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Extension Education
P.G. Diploma in
  • Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Interior/Landscape Designing
  • Fashion Designing
  • Ceramic Designing
  • Clinical Child Development
  • Catering Technology
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Mass Communication/Advertisement and Public Relations
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Aided Textiles Designing
  • Hospitality Management
  • Consumer Guidance and Protection
  • Quality Control