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

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His eldest brother, Pedro, holds a master's degree in business administration from the University of Miami while his other brother, Gui, holds a master of science in sport management from Barry University's School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48, was admitted to Brown’s graduate school to study in the master of science Ph.D. program in physics on Sept. 1, 2000, university President Christina H. Paxson said. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025 At Oxford, Lieber will pursue a master of science in education and in criminology and criminal justice. 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

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 31 Dec. 2025.

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