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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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
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
Camille Butera is a Master of Science student at Oxford University and a recent graduate of Smith College.
From The Verge ● Aug. 9, 2022
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 ● May 13, 2022
Architecture, offering a program of indeterminate length leading to the degree of Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Science.
From The Enclosures in England An Economic Reconstruction by Bradley, Harriett
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