Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Catagory: Science
Course Type: Post Graduation
Duration: 2 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Course Details
M.Sc or Master of Science is a two-year Post-Graduate degree program. A Master of Science degree provides scientific as well as professional entry-level competency to students. The course offers advanced theoretical as well as practical knowledge to students in their chosen specialization. Science is the study of the physical and natural world using theoretical models and data from experiments or observation. Science is a broad field and there are various branches in which one can gain mastery. The M.Sc specialization opted by students is usually the one studied by them during graduation.
M.Sc courses are also available in Integrated Form whose duration is mostly 5 years. Example - Integrated M.Sc program, basic sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics) offered by NISER. Integrated M.Sc courses provide additional knowledge of related and or interdisciplinary fields so that there is no need or to do 2 separate courses. Distance Learning M.Sc courses are also available through various Distance Education Institutes as well.
Also offered as M.S (Master of Science), in some institutes, the course is of 2 or more year’s duration with 2 or more semesters depending upon the subject to master and the Institute providing it. The program is available in various subjects and provides specialized education. A masters' Degree in Science is provided all over India in almost all Universities.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Eligibility
- Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or equivalent in order to pursue the Master of Science Program.
- Must possess at least 50-55% aggregate marks at Bachelor’s level.
- The required percentage might vary depending on the institute to institute and from discipline to discipline.
- Some institutes also conduct entrance tests for admission in their institutes.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Duration - 2 Years
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Areas
- Agricultural Industry
- Biotechnology Firms
- Chemical Industry
- Educational Institutes
- Geological Survey Departments
- Hospitals
- Industrial Laboratories
- Oil Industry
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Research Firms
- Testing Laboratories
- Colleges/Universities
Master of Science (M.Sc.) Job Types
- Biology Researcher
- Chemist
- Clinical Research Specialist
- Geneticist
- Lecturer/Professor
- Marine Geologist
- Pharmacist
- Plant Biochemist
- Science Advisor
- Taxonomist