Master of Science
Americannoun
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a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the natural sciences, mathematics, or technology.
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a person who has been awarded this degree. M.S., M.Sc., S.M., Sc.M.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Master of Science
First recorded in 1900–05
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Blitzy was born during his time at Harvard Business School where he met co-founder Sid Pardeshi, an Nvidia veteran and M.B.A. and Master of Science student.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The former US Navy pilot studied for a Master of Science degree in flight dynamics at the university in 2014.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
That interest led her to continue her work through the Master of Science fast-track program.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
Jaque has taught at the graduate school since 2013 and leads the Master of Science program in Advanced Architectural Design.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
With Jo’s help he did four years’ work in three, and got the degrees of Master of Science, and Doctor of Aviation Engineering—the first flyer to get the D.A.E. degree there.
From Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights by J. J. Grayson
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