master of science

noun phrase

often capitalized M&S
1
: the recipient of a master's degree that usually signifies that the recipient has passed an integrated course of study in one or more of the sciences and sometimes has completed a thesis involving research and that typically requires two years of work beyond a bachelor's degree
2
: the degree making one a master of science
abbreviation MS, MSc

Examples of master of science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zipp earned her law degree from the New York University School of Law in 2007 and earned a master of science degree in education from Mercy University in New York state. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024 Daniels has a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel and was a master of science candidate in maritime management at Maine Maritime Academy. Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2024 John Button is a doctor of dental medicine and master of science in oral and population health student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. John Button, STAT, 16 Dec. 2023 McLain has a bachelor of science degree in biology and psychology and a master of science degree in biology. Roberta McLain, Scientific American, 12 Dec. 2023 Following her Fermi gig and while earning a master of science at the Ohio State University, Bhattacharyya landed an internship working on autonomous aircraft at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2023 Sapara, of Medina, graduated with a master of science degree in health, physical education and recreation. Sam Boyer, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023 The renewable scholarship supports one Maryland resident pursuing a master of library science or master of science in library science. Katia Parks, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2023 Born in Mount Vernon, Finch graduated from Mount Vernon High School before earning her bachelor of science degree from Georgetown University and later a master of science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of master of science was in 1898

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“Master of science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20science. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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