Master of Science

American  

noun

1. a master's degree given usually in a specific branch of the natural sciences, mathematics, or technology.

2. a person who has been awarded this degree. M.S., M.Sc., S.M., Sc.M.

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Master of Science British  

noun

1.  MSc.  a postgraduate degree, usually in science, or the holder of this degree

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Etymology

Origin of Master of Science

First recorded in 1900–05

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Example Sentences

“AI will significantly impact how we teach and learn,” says Sion Yoon, program manager for CityU’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program and assistant professor.

From Seattle Times

The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading computer science schools, said on Thursday that it was starting a large-scale, low-cost online Master of Science degree program in artificial intelligence.

From New York Times

Fagan also earned a Master of Science in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington and is the only known UW grad to lead a branch of the armed services.

From Seattle Times

Because the MAL program had been phased out, Kinley was re-enrolled in the Master of Science in Management and Leadership program and all her previously completed courses transferred so she didn’t lose any credits.

From Seattle Times

The young man on the other end of the phone was lovely and polite, with a Master of Science degree in business analytics.

From New York Times