Bachelor of Science
Americannoun
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a bachelor's degree, usually awarded for studies in natural science, pure science, or technology.
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a person having this degree. B.S., B.Sc., S.B., Sc.B.
noun
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a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his or her undergraduate studies in a branch of the sciences
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a person who holds this degree
Etymology
Origin of Bachelor of Science
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The research involved senior scientists and doctoral researchers from both universities, with additional support from University of Galway undergraduate students who travel to Morocco each year as part of their Bachelor of Science Zoology programme.
From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026
She graduated from the Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture development and later worked as a lawyer.
From BBC • Nov. 23, 2024
The 59-year-old Bowles walked across the stage at Mount St. Mary’s University on Saturday to receive his diploma after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in youth and community development.
From Seattle Times • May 13, 2023
She earned two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Washington: one in pharmaceutical chemistry in 1912 and the other in pharmacy in 1914.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023
Women now may qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the Ontario Agricultural College and at Macdonald College, Quebec.
From The Canadian Girl at Work A Book of Vocational Guidance by Willison, Marjory MacMurchy, Lady
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