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

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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 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

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 30 Dec. 2024.

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