Bachelor of Arts in Home Science

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs.
Updated November 29, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

• Four-year TU program focused on food science, nutrition, human development, family studies, textiles, apparel design, resource management, and community health, preparing graduates for applied roles in nutrition, development, childcare, and household-management fields.
• Covers foundational food and nutrition science, human development, microbiology, physiology, resource management, and family-studies concepts.
• Includes applied areas such as textile science, apparel design, community nutrition, public-health issues, and early-childhood development.
• Integrates academic writing, research skills, and practical exposure suitable for health, education, development, and entrepreneurship pathways.
• Includes compulsory English and Nepali under TU’s humanities structure.

Description

Curricular structure

YearComponents
1stCompulsory English (C.Eng.401); Fundamentals of Nutrition & Food Science (HS-421); Fundamentals of Human Development & Family Study (HS-422)
2ndCompulsory Nepali (C.Nep.402) or Alternative English (Alt.Eng.402); Textile Science & Apparel Design (HS-423); Fundamentals of Resource Management (HS-424)
3rdCompulsory English (C.Eng.403); Nutritional Biochemistry & Microbiology (HS-425); Elective: Community Nutrition & Public Health Issues (HS-410A) or Early Childhood Development (HS-410B)
4thHuman Physiology (HS-426); Research & Academic Writing (HS-427)

Features

Features
• Blend of nutrition, health, textiles, family studies, and resource-management courses
• Elective options aligned with community nutrition or early childhood development
• Practical relevance for hospitality, health, education, and development sectors
• Research and academic-writing component in the final year
• Only offered at Patan Multiple Campus under TU

 

Admission Process

Admission process
• +2/Intermediate or equivalent in Humanities, Science, or Management
• Must be from a board recognized by Tribhuvan University
• Apply directly to Patan Multiple Campus
• Submit required academic certificates, transcripts, and identification documents

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• Nutritionist/dietitian in hotels, catering services, schools, hospitals, and institutions
• Community-nutrition worker and public-health nutrition assistant
• Counselor in child development, family studies, or wellness programs
• Teacher or academic support in home science–related subjects
• Research assistant in nutrition, development, or family-studies projects
• Apparel/textile assistant, dress designer, or small-scale entrepreneur
• Roles in NGOs/INGOs working in nutrition, food security, early childhood development, or community welfare