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
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Brown earned a bachelor of science in physiological sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master of science in physician assistant studies from Northern Arizona University in Phoenix.
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Emma Jones, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Schmeling graduated with a master of science in mechanical engineering.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Graduates will earn an MD and a master of science in medical engineering.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The school said Galloway earned a bachelor of arts degree in 2001 and a master of science degree from the Fordham Graduate School of Education in 2005.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
Originally from Cuba, Perez holds a master’s degree in legal studies and a master of science in human resources management.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
Why Trust Verywell Health Peter Pace, MS, RD, CSCS, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a master of science in nutrition & exercise physiology from Columbia University.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
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
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Emma Jones, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
Schmeling graduated with a master of science in mechanical engineering.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Graduates will earn an MD and a master of science in medical engineering.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 11 Oct. 2024
The school said Galloway earned a bachelor of arts degree in 2001 and a master of science degree from the Fordham Graduate School of Education in 2005.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 28 July 2024
Originally from Cuba, Perez holds a master’s degree in legal studies and a master of science in human resources management.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
Why Trust Verywell Health Peter Pace, MS, RD, CSCS, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a master of science in nutrition & exercise physiology from Columbia University.
—Anne Cook Carroll, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
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
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“Master of science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20science. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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