Bachelor of Science


noun
  1. a bachelor's degree, usually awarded for studies in natural science, pure science, or technology.

  2. a person having this degree. Abbreviation: B.S., B.Sc., S.B., Sc.B.

Origin of Bachelor of Science

1
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Words Nearby Bachelor of Science

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British Dictionary definitions for Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

noun
  1. a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his or her undergraduate studies in a branch of the sciences

  2. a person who holds this degree

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