B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition

Bachelor of Science (Home Science) in Food & Nutrition

B.Sc (Home Science) in Food & Nutrition or Bachelor of Science Home Science in Food & Nutrition is an Under-Graduate Food Technology program. Food & Nutrition is concerned with the field of Science and in this course, the main emphasis is given to food, nutrition, diet and their production, management, preservation, etc. Bachelor of Science Home Science in Food & Nutrition is generally three academic year course. It may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

The course focuses on the interface between Human Nutrition and Food Science as well as an integration of the two disciplines. It is designed to meet the increasing demand for nutrition scientists who in addition have a thorough knowledge of Food Science and Technology with respect to food processing, preservation, storage, quality assurance, and nutritional implication.

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Eligibility

• Candidates should have passed 10+2 or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized school board.
• The students should have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission to the degree course.

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Syllabus

Syllabus of Food & Nutrition Course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Colleges

• Teresian College, Mysore
• Manav Bharti University - MBU, Solan
• Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G.) College, Modinagar
• West Bengal State University, Barasat

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who are interested or desirous of food nutrition and can plan and organize time and have an interest in researching and gathering information. 
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at a higher degree level also can go for it. 
• Those who have good communication and team-working skills, a sharp mind for detail, and the ability to accurately record results also are a good suit for it.

How is the B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial for a good base for a higher degree program in respective subjects, e.g., Master’s degree, etc., and then further research work. 
• Candidates can also go for the research and development programs within the industry. Research scientists are employed in a wide variety of projects with the Government. 
• They can also become a teacher in schools in the very subjects.

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Employment Areas

• Food Processing Companies
• Gym
• Healthcare Centres
• Schools, Colleges, and Universities

B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition Job Types

• Fitness Trainer & Aerobics Instructor
• Food Research Analyst / Food Services Manager / Food Technologist
• Manager - Marketing (Branding) Food & Nutrition
• Nutrition & Dietician
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advanced Courses in B.Sc (Home Science) Food & Nutrition

• M.Sc Food Science and Nutrition
• PhD (Food and Nutrition)