Master of Science

A Master of Science (Latin: Magister Scientiae; abbreviated MS, MSc, SM, or ScM) is a master's degree. In contrast to the Master of Arts degree, the Master of Science degree is typically granted for studies in sciences, engineering and medicine and by programs that are more focused on scientific and mathematical subjects; however, different universities have different conventions and may also offer the degree for fields typically considered within the humanities and social sciences. Earning a Master of Science degree typically requires writing a thesis.

In 1858, the University of Michigan became the first institution to award an MS;[1][2] an early recipient was De Volson Wood.[3][2]

  1. ^ Carter, Divit (14 July 2025). "MS Full Form - School Finder". School Finder.
  2. ^ a b The University of Michigan, an encyclopedic survey ... Wilfred B. Shaw, editor. University of Michigan. 2000.
  3. ^ Matz, F. P. (1895). "Biography: De Volson Wood". The American Mathematical Monthly. 2 (9/10). Mathematical Association of America: 253–256. doi:10.2307/2969269. JSTOR 2969269.
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