Academic Programs
The Central Department of Home Science is running now the following courses recognized by Tribhuvan University:
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)
In 2018, ‘Ph.D. Program’was the first of its an academic course in Home Science with specialization in Food and Nutrition and Child Development and Gender Socialization under the Dean office of Humanities and Social Science, Tribhuvan University.
Course Objectives of Ph.D. in Home Science:
After completion of the course student should be able to:
- Demonstrate a high level of research skills
- Demonstrate a high level of critical thinking, reading and writing skills in their analysis and critique of contemporary food and nutrition issues, and child development
- Develop a high level of team working skills in their analysis and critique of contemporary food and nutrition, child development issues
- Promote self employment opportunity in the field of nutrition and child development
Eligibility:
Successfully completion of Master’s Degree in Home Science with specialization in Food and Nutrition, and Child Development and Gender Socialization or its equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.
Prospects:
This course provides wide range of prospects:
- One can work in the healthcare sector as a senior dietician, teacher and in food administration.
- As a nutritionist in social welfare, communities or in institutional catering.
- Depending upon the area of specialization students can get into research with respect to the food service industry, ECD centers andelder citizen centers.
- As a Home Science professional could be getting jobs in hospitals, institutional canteens, schools, colleges, government departments and in research labs.
- Self-employment is also a great possibility in this field and one can try his / her entrepreneurial skills in this regard.
- As a Home Science professional can give contribution to national nutrition and child development programs and policies.
Course Description of Ph.D. – 1stSemester
Course Description of Ph.D. – 2ndSemester
MASTER IN HOME SCIENCE
The department has offered academic specialization course in Master Level – ‘Food and Nutrition’ and ‘Child Development and Gender Socialization’ in Semester System under the Dean Office of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University. This course is based on an international standard curriculum with student centered program aims to provide more functional and meaningful education in meeting demands of the nation as well as to inculcate among students a global vision with skills of international competence.
Course Objectives of Master in Home Science:
After completion of the course student should be able to:
- understand the basic concept of Home Science
- explain the concept, impact ,growth, development process and different challenges of child development
- explain developmental theories of Early Childhood Development (ECD)
- define about nutritional health problems, food security in developing countries, consumer health, food habits and cultural patterns of various ethnic groups
- gain knowledge on public health, nutrition and gender issues
- assess the nutritional status of various age groups by using various approaches
- understand gender socialization which is social learning process throughout the life cycle
- Identify the social issues in family and society related to child abuse andhuman trafficking
- Acquire basic theoretical and practical knowledge on functioning of human body
- plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a nutrition program in the community
- incorporate cellular physiology and biochemistry in nutrition
- explain the factors affecting the growth and survival of microorganisms in food and microbiological quality control of food products
- Acquire knowledge regarding clinical dietetics and its uses
- Describe nutritional analysis of different food commodities and estimate energy requirementsaccording to an individual needs
- Understand the concept of research methodology and apply their theoretical knowledge into practice
Eligibility:
Successfully completed Bachelor’s level or its equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University. Scored the prescribed minimum marks in the ‘Written Entrance Examination’.
Prospects:
This course provides with lots of prospects:
- Self-employment is also a great possibility in this field- able to establish ECD center, nutrition counseling center.
- As a nutritionist in communities.
- As a researcher depending upon the area of specialization.
- As a Home Science professional could be getting jobs in hospitals, institutional canteens, government departments and in research labs.
- As a Home Science professional can give contribution to national nutrition and child development programs and policies.
- As a project manager related to nutrition and child development.
- As a University teacher.
Home Science Specialization in Food and Nutrition Course of Study
Home Science Specialization in Child Development and Gender Socialization Course of Study
ONE YEAR POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN WOMEN STUDIES
One year post graduate diploma program in ‘Women Studies’ has been successfully running under this department since 1996. The contents of the course focus on gender and its related issues. It seeks to develop professionally qualified graduates who will be employed by development agencies that engage in programs to promote women’s empowerment and gender equality. The knowledge gained from this program will help students to viewthings through gender lens and better understand women’s problems and issues and incorporate these learning in their professional life. Daya Foundation has continuously provided scholarship to the students for their research work. This program will be carried out in semester system form the academic year 2076/077.
More than 80 percent of the students applied their knowledge gained through this program in their professional life – Development, Private, Education, Medical and Government sectors. In addition, the graduates contribute directly to the society by encouraging them to support and uplift women who are experiencing social inequality.
Course Objectives of One Year PGD in Women Studies:
After completion of the course student should be able to:
- promote the advancement of women and tostrengthen their role in the development process
- utilize knowledge and skills in gender issues in cost effective way
- view things through gender lens and better understand women’s problems and issues
- research and analyze gender issues
Eligibility:
The program encourages the applications from strongly motivated women from all disciplines with a minimum Bachelor Levelor its equivalent from any university, board or institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.
Prospects:
This course provides with lots of prospects:
There is a scope of the job to graduates in different development organization who have completed this course active in research work. More than a thousand graduates have completed this since its inception. The graduates have been working in GOs, NGOs, INGOs and schools, colleges and self-employment as well as to establish their organizations.
The graduates of PGDWS have received an opportunity to study in abroad on Master’s in Women Studies/Gender Studies course such as in AIT (Thailand), ISS Hague, Netherland, India, Australia and Nepal.
Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s Study (Course of Study)
The Following Course is going to introduce very soon
Post Graduate Diploma in Women’s Study (Semester System)
ONE YEAR POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DIETETICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
This course of study is designed to meet the needs of the students today, who expect a more professional and focused academic discipline in dietetics. Central department of Home Science offers Dietetic and Public Health Nutrition (DPHN) degree accredited by Dean Office, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University. This curriculum has been designed to produce efficient professionals particularly in Dietetics especially in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition.
Now a day most of the renowned hospitals as well as clinic demand at least of recognized dietitian. The sector for dieticians and nutritionists is expanding fast, opening up many exciting job opportunities. These careers are directed towards helping people improve their health and as a result lead a productive life.
Course Objectives of One Year PGD in Women Studies:
After completion of the course student should be able to:
- Understand the principles of nutrition and dietetics
- Demonstrate strong communication skills and counseling
- Educate and guide clients about nutrition and dietetics
- Assess and diagnose issues related to nutrition
- Gather and evaluate information on client’s health
- Develop and modify diets and nutrition care programs for clients
- Understand National policies and programs in public health and nutrition
Eligibility:
To do Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition (DPHN), one should have completed bachelor’s degree in B.Sc., Food Technology, and Public Health Nutrition and/or has completed 100 marks (3 credits) in Food and Nutrition from any university recognized by Tribhuvan University. The selection of the students for admission will be based on their merit in the entrance examination. Entrance examination is mandatory for enrollment.
Prospects:
This course provides with lots of prospects:
After successfully completion of this course, students can work independently in a variety of employment settings, including health care, food and beverage industry, community, public health, foodservice and research.
DIETETICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION ( First Semester )
DIETETICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION ( Second Semester )
