MSc Home Science

Master of Science in Home Science

MSc Home Science or Master of Science in Home Science is a Post-Graduate Home Science professional course. In the first year, students will study Biochemistry, Physiology, Biostatistics, research methods, and investigation into nutrition, human nutritional requirements, food microbiology, and principles of food science, and in the final year, they will study human nutrition and dietetics, institutional management, and food science.

The Master of Science programme in Home Science focuses on the major themes of Home Science such as Food Science, Fundamentals of Resource Management, Foundations of Human Development, Introduction to Fabric and Apparel Science, Foundations of Food and Nutrition, and so on. This Master of Science degree programme in Home Science lasts two years and is divided into four semesters.

MSc Home Science Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have passed their Bachelor of Science in Home Science degree from any of the recognized universities.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and also conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their Master of Science in Home Science degree course.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

MSc Home Science Syllabus

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

MSc Home Science Colleges

• Amity University, Noida
• Allahabad University, Allahabad
• IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

MSc Home Science Course Suitability

• Those who want to teach at a higher degree level, such as college and university, at both private and public institutions, are well suited for it.
• Those who can arrange things have artistic and creative ability, strong communication skills, a talent for conducting practical tasks linked to domestic matters, and, of course, common sense.
• They should be rational, practical, and have a balanced mindset.
• Other vital aspects are developed through creative imagery, such as health, food, and lifestyle awareness.

How is the MSc Home Science Course Beneficial?

• The degree programme provides a solid foundation for higher degree programmes in appropriate fields, such as a PhD for additional research work.
• They can work in the production industry, where they must do work in food preservation, dress-making, specialist cooking, textile designing, fashion designing, and dress manufacturing, or in the food industry and hotel production units.
• They can also find work in hotel and hospitality management. Catering agents can find work in a variety of hotels, tourist resorts, and other establishments.
• They should be able to solve problems, communicate effectively, and have entrepreneurial skills in order to pursue professional professions.

MSc Home Science Employment Areas

• Apparel Merchandising
• Community Development Programmes / Consultancy and Counselling Centres
• Cafeterias / Food Industry / Food Preservation / Sales Promotion of Food Items / Specialized Cooking / Commercial Restaurants
• Extension Education
• Fashion Designing / Fashion Journalism
• Hospitals
• Manufacturing Industries
• Welfare Organisations

MSc Home Science Job Types

• Baby Care Taker / Child Care Giver / Nanny / Housekeeper
• Cook & Chef
• Food Analyst / Food Scientist
• Health Care Worker / Hospital Attendant
• Nutrition Expert
• Research Assistant

Advanced Course in MSc Home Science

• PhD (Home Science)