master of science
noun phrase
variants
often Master of Science
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
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At Oxford, Lieber will pursue a master of science in education and in criminology and criminal justice.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Today, Gasca is a mother of twin 3-year-old girls, sports a 3.89 GPA and is considering pursuing bachelor and possible master of science degrees in geology at either Cal.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Out of these partnerships and conversations, Bishop decided to create a new master master of science program in semiconductors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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.
—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
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Today, Gasca is a mother of twin 3-year-old girls, sports a 3.89 GPA and is considering pursuing bachelor and possible master of science degrees in geology at either Cal.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Out of these partnerships and conversations, Bishop decided to create a new master master of science program in semiconductors.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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.
—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
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“Master of science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20of%20science. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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