B Sc Hons in Community Science

B.Sc Hons Community Science is one of the graduation Medicine programmes. The 4 years B.Sc degree programme is often selected by the candidates, who have a great passion for human bonds and often have a burning desire to help the destitute and other people.  The programme is very interesting and has a lot of depth in understanding the welfare of society.

B.Sc (Hons) Community Science has a lot of scope even if the candidates take up this programme for the career. After completion of this course, candidates can find jobs in the department of Social Welfare, Ministry of National Health Mission, NGOs, Hospitals, Food Industries and so on.

B.Sc (Hons) Community Science Course Highlights

Students who would like to pursue B.Sc (Hons) in Community must have the following eligibility criteria

• The students must have passed Class 12/ Intermediate from a recognized board with any two of the following subjects
• Physical Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Mathematics
• The minimum percentage or marks expected in Class 12/ Intermediate may differ from institute to institute.
• Candidates, who have a Diploma in Home Science, are also eligible for admission.

I Semester

• Food Science and Processing
• Fundamentals of Human Development
• Fundamentals of Art and Design
• Extension and Rural Development
• Textile Science and Fabric Care
• General English–I
• Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

II Semester

• Elementary Human Physiology
• Principles of Biochemistry
• Life-Span Development
• System Dynamics and Management of Resources
• Women in Agriculture
• Fundamentals of Clothing Construction
• Technical Writing (English)
• Agricultural Informatics

III Semester

• Principles of Human Nutrition
• Food and Nutrition Policy and Agriculture
• Fundamentals of Food Microbiology
• Marriage and Family Dynamics
• Financial Management and Consumer Education
• Information and Communication Technology
• Techniques of Fabric Construction
• Elementary Statistics

IV Semester

• Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition
• Food Standards and Quality Control
• Developmental Challenges in Children
• Communication Skills and Personality Development
• Housing and Space Management
• Ergonomics and Appropriate Technologies
• Diffusion and Adoption of Homestead Technologies
• Textiles Finishes, Dyeing & Printing

V Semester

• Food Hygiene and Sanitation
• Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• Family Counseling and Welfare
• Residential and Commercial Space Design
• Economics and Marketing
• Introduction to Rural Sociology
• Garment and Accessory Designing
• Retailing and Merchandizing- Textiles and Apparel

VI Semester

• Community Nutrition and Education
• Food Analysis
• Educational Psychology and Early Childhood Education
• Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management
• Programme Development for Rural Families OR Project Management
• Extension Training Management
• Traditional Textiles and Costumes of India

VII Semester (common course)

Student READY Programme: Module 1 OR Module 2

Various Career Paths that a candidate can choose after B.Sc Community Science

• Youngster Care Expert
• Youngster Development Project Officer
• Youngster Psychologists/Developmental Therapist
• Councillor
• Microbiologist/Interior Decorator
• Nutritionist and Dietician
• Research Assistant
• Educator and Lecturer