Master of Science
- noun
- /ˈmæstər əv ˈsaɪəns/
- Victoria holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health Administration.
- Master of Science degree
- Master of Science candidate
Examples
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The original program is a successful Master of Science in Anesthesiology.
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Students within the field of fisheries are often required to obtain an advanced degree, especially a Master of Science or Master of Arts, in order to obtain employment in their chosen field.
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President, I present to you those who have completed the requirements for the degrees of Master of Science, Engineer and Doctor of Philosophy.
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Candidates from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the degrees of Master of Science and Master of Engineering will rise.
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Next, the Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will present candidates for the degrees of Master of Science and of Engineering.
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Jamie has a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and holds a top secret security clearance.
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Mr. Berry received his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and his Master of Science degree from York University.
Academic text (1991) -
Mr. Stewart holds a Master of Science degree in Computer and Information Science from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.
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One of our most popular programs at CSUGlobal is the Master of Science in Teaching and Learning (MSTL) program.
Academic text (2014) -
Victoria holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Health Administration.
Synonyms
A university degree you get after a bachelor's and before a PhD
A university degree taken after a first degree in science subjects
A university degree in science or a technical subject after a first degree
A degree after university studies in science subjects like biology or engineering
How Advanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is compositionally derived: 'master' (a master's degree/holder) combined with 'of' + 'science' (a field) directly indicates a postgraduate degree in the sciences. The 'Master of X' construction is common across languages and follows a standard noun-of-field pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Master of Science comes from old universities where a master was someone who could 'teach' and had enough skill, and science meant the 'study' of subjects like biology or physics. So the degree shows a person has done more study and has good knowledge in science.