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

Lead author Ashleigh Hawke, who completed a Master of Science in Otago's Department of Marine Science, says petroleum-derived plastic exposure negatively affected the fishes escape performance, routine swimming, and aerobic metabolism.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

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 • Jan. 26, 2023

Camille Butera is a Master of Science student at Oxford University and a recent graduate of Smith College.

From The Verge • Aug. 9, 2022

During his military career he earned a Master of Science degree in nuclear effects engineering from North Carolina State.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2021

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 Grayson, J. J.