Food technology is separate branch but owing to its similarity in the work avenues with home science, they are combined together as one study. It includes the study of nutrition and dietetics and offer specialization in the subject. There are lots of avenues open up once they complete graduation in home science and one of the specialization is food technology.

Study and employment opportunities

Home science is offered post 12^th standard. It is an interesting science and admission is based entirely on merit the candidate obtains in his or her 12^th standard. Post graduation in the same discipline with specialization in dietetics and nutrition offers better opportunities in many places like in hospitals, canteens, schools, industrial canteens and in food production industries. There are other avenues which the candidate can choose to proceed like the textiles, child development, etc. Among them food technology is one of those worth mentioning. The employment opportunities differ depending upon the choice the candidate makes in specialization. Interesting avenues are opened up in industrial sectors, hotels, aviation and in food industry. Quality control in manufacturing industry also opens up new avenues.

Aptitudes, Interests and Personal Qualities

An exceptional mental capacity, scientific temperament and mental acuity for practical work are essential for an up sloping career. Work in food manufacturing industry requires both academic excellence and practical experience. Various job opportunities require different personal qualities to match the work environment. For example, food technologists may be required to work in hotels, industries and quality sampling units. Passion towards the work they choose to do and having the aptitude to offer quality service will pay them well.