Program Overview
The BS Home Economics program provides students with a multidisciplinary understanding of family life, human development, and household management. It focuses on improving the quality of life through education, research, and practical applications in food, nutrition, textiles, and interior design, while fostering social and psychological awareness.
About Program
Students in this program engage with areas such as family studies, nutrition, human development, interior design, and textile sciences. Under the supervision of qualified faculty, they gain practical experience in managing family resources, preparing healthy food, designing living spaces, and creating apparel that aligns with cultural and social values.
The BSHE program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in education, nutrition, interior design, textiles, and social services. It emphasizes ethical values, creativity, and practical application, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to family welfare and community development.
Program Type
Total Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I–II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-1001 | Introduction to Home Economics | 3(3-0) |
| BCH-1001 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3(2-1) |
| APSY-1001 | Behavioral Sciences | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-101 | Expository Writing-I | 3(3-0) |
| SC-1005 | Introduction to Computer Sciences | 3(2-1) |
| UR-110 | Islamic Studies (Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues) | 3(3-0) |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-1002 | Fundamentals of Food & Nutrition | 3(2-1) |
| SOC-109 | Fundamentals of Sociology | 3(3-0) |
| BIO-1001 | Biostatistics | 3(3-0) |
| ENG-130 | Expository Writing-II | 3(3-0) |
| UR-220 | Pakistan Studies | 3(3-0) |
| ZOL-1001 | Essentials of Biology | 3(2-1) |
Year 2 (Sem III–IV)
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-2003 | Textiles and Clothing | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-2004 | Introduction to Art and Design | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-2005 | Life Span Development | 3(2-1) |
| ENG-131 | Expository Writing-III | 3(3-0) |
| UR-330 | Introduction to Basic Teachings of Qur’an | 2(2-0) |
| UR-324 | Introduction to Hadith and Sirah | 2(2-0) |
| SEMESTER - 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-2006 | Home Management & Housing | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-2007 | Meal Management | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-2008 | Entrepreneurship Development | 3(3-0) |
| HEC-2009 | Family and Community Development | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-2010 | Clothing and Consumer Education | 3(3-0) |
| HEC-2011 | Applied Art and Design | 3(1-2) |
Year 3 (Sem V–VI)
| SEMESTER - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-3012 | Home Economics Education, Administration & Supervision | 3(3-0) |
| HEC-3013 | Applied Art-I | 3(1-2) |
| HEC-3014 | Art Education-I | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-3015 | Essential of Interior Design-I | 3(1-2) |
| HEC-3016 | Commercial Art | 3(2-1) |
| SEMESTER - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-3017 | Research Planning and Scientific Writing | 3(2-1) |
| UR-450 | Professional Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| HEC-3118 | Applied Art-II | 3(1-2) |
| HEC-3119 | Art Education-II | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-3120 | Essential of Interior Design-II | 3(1-2) |
| HEC-3121 | Islamic Art | 3(2-1) |
Year 4 (Sem VII–VIII)
| SEMESTER - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-4022 | Project Report I | 3(0-3) |
| HEC-4023 | Art Appreciation-I | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-4024 | Drawing and Painting | 3(1-2) |
| Elective-I | Elective-I | 3(2-1) |
| Elective-II | Elective-II | 3(1-2) |
| SEMESTER - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HEC-4025 | Project Report II | 3(0-3) |
| UR-460 | Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects | 2(2-0) |
| HEC-4126 | Art Appreciation-II | 3(2-1) |
| HEC-4027 | Painting and Print Making | 3(1-2) |
| Elective-III | Elective-III | 3(1-2) |
| Elective-IV | Elective-IV | 3(1-2) |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification from IBCC, Islamabad.
- For students selecting Food and Nutrition as a major, F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) is mandatory.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk