Home science provides many career opportunities: UGC

Home science is an interdisciplinary course covering a wide spectrum of subjects and presents a blend of science and art

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Home science is a scientific course of study which moulds a student with a variety of life skills. This is a unique discipline with a blend of science and art.

It does not limit itself to the home related skills of cooking, laundry, decoration and stitching.

Home science is now out of the shell of misconceptions and opened its doors for new avenues in all possible fields of life.

Wide spectrum

It is an interdisciplinary course covering a wide spectrum of subjects falling under 3 main core subjects: Nutrition, Human Development and Family Resource Management.

This is a recognised professional course and requires its students to have a logical and intellectual mind.

As there is a growing concern for health and nutrition, the changing lifestyle of present generation, Home Science course has come to limelight.

Its changing outlook has attracted several students enabling them to pursue a successful career.

Home Science is a bachelor’s degree of 3 years duration. Apart from the core subjects, it also includes accessory subjects like Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Basic Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship Development, Family Life Education, Family Dynamics, Personality Development, Fashion Designing, Food Preservation and Quality Control etc.

Home Science graduates are eligible for Master’s degree in Home Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Fashion Technology, any of Arts Courses like Psychology, MBA and also in any of the accessory subjects mentioned above.

Eligibility

The candidate applying for the course of Home Science must have passed 10+2 or intermediate with M.P.C. or Bi.P.C.

Career opportunities

Pursuing this course provides students with an array of employment opportunities like

– Dietician in hospitals or health care centres. It is mandatory for every hospital to have a dietician/ nutritionist. This is being strictly followed in European and Western countries and in metro cities of India.

Having realised its importance and advantages many corporate and private hospitals are appointing dieticians across India

-Nutrition Consultants/Nutritionist in food sectors

– Food Technologists and Scientist in food industries

– Biochemist and microbiologist in medical laboratories and industries

– Psychologists or Counsellors in health care organisations

– Work men family counsellors

– Apparel merchandisers

– Interior designers

– Entrepreneurs in the field of textiles, food sector, baking and confectionary

– Teaching profession

– Researchers

Parents and students are strongly advised to consider this course of education, as it will definitely provide them career of their choice and if not interested in career it would make the individual complete in all aspects of life.

By:Kanchan Pandey

(Home Science Student in Lucknow University:Home Science Department)

UGC NET Home Science  Methodology

  • Teaching methodology strictly focus on the difficulties faced by aspirants in the preparation of this exam such as lack of proper study material of home science, ignorance of crucial aspects, inadequate Test practices and lengthy syllabus.
  • Unique testing scheme designed according to the latest developments in respective subjects. Moreover we put a prime emphasis on time management skills, as many subjects have vast syllabus and students are left with limited time for the preparation of the exam.
  • Once the syllabus of Home science is complete, revision of that topic is done to make it sure that the student is fully confident for the exam and during the exam so that he can perform efficiently.
  • Difficult topics are covered multiple times before taking the UGC NET exam so that student do not loose marks in these areas. Difficult topics are the difference making part of the exam between an average student and well prepared student.
  • tcs academy Provides UGC NET subjects 3 hour Daily class is conducted. One hour for Paper-1, which is common for all students, and two hour class for specific subject. After the completion of the topic, practice worksheet are solved.
  • Regular weekly tests help to evaluate and improve the preparation for the exam.

comprehensive course:Home Science covers Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Basic Research Methodology, Entrepreneurship Development, Family Life Education, Family Dynamics, Personality Development, Fashion Designing, Food Preservation and Quality Control etc apart from the three core subjects Nutrition, Human Development and Family Resource Management. 

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  1. Can i get the notes through mail.

  2. Yes You Can get Notes Via Email
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  3. when start your new batch for ugc net home science.

  4. Dear Ruchika UGC NET Home Science Batch Has Been Started from 16 January,,,
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  5. Our home science batch start from 30 January

  6. Hello Zahra now you can collect updated UGC NET Home Science Notes study materials

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