M.Phil. (Home Science)

Master of Philosophy in Home Science

M.Phil. Home Science or Master of Philosophy in Home Science is a postgraduate Home Science course. Home Science is concerned with the home as the very name suggests. Commonly, people think that it is a subject of homemaking and household chores. They are only partly correct because the area covered by the subject of Home Science is vast and varied. Its scope extends far beyond the ‘home’ and is not limited to cooking, laundry, needlework, and home decoration. In fact, it is the only subject which prepares young learners for the two most important goals in their lives - looking after their home and family and preparing for a career or vocation in life. The duration of the course is two years it an important and job orienting in nature that opens wide career scopes for the candidates after its completion.

M.Phil. Home Science Eligibility

• Students should have passed a Master's Degree in Home Science with a minimum of Second class securing at least 55% of the aggregate marks or in an examination recognized as equivalent.

M.Phil. Home Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Home Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. Home Science Colleges

• Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science, Mumbai
• Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Puducherry
• University of Kashmir, Srinagar
• Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

M.Phil. Home Science Course Suitability

• They should be able to organize things, have aesthetic and creative ability, good communication skills; aptitude for doing practical work related to household affairs and of course.
• One should have a logical mind along with a realistic approach, and a balanced attitude.
• Another essential thing is creativity with artistic visualization.
• They also must be aware of health, diet, and lifestyle.

How is M.Phil. Home Science Course Beneficial?

• They have a wide scope in food preservation, dress-making, specialized cooking, textile designing, fashion designing and dress manufacturing, or work in production units of the food industry and hotels.
• Job scopes are also in various hotels, tourist resorts, etc. as catering agents.
• In the service area, there is a lot of demand for home science degree as they should look after housekeeping and food catering departments of hotels, tourist resorts, restaurants, etc.
• Candidates with Postgraduate degree can opt for teaching positions or research positions. They can take up teaching assignments in senior secondary schools and home science colleges.

M.Phil. Home Science Employment Areas

• Food Industries
• Research & Development Sector
• Colleges & Universities
• Tourism & Service Industry
• Hospitals or Health Care Centres

M.Phil. Home Science Job Types

• Canteen & Restaurant Manager
• Training Service Staff
• Community Centre In-Charge
• Interior Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Show Rooms Staff
• Arts and Crafts Items Designer
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advance Course in M.Phil. Home Science

• Ph.D. (Home Science)