MSC
n. countablen. Stands for Master of Science. A higher university degree in a science subject. You usually get this after finishing a first degree and doing one or two more years of study.
n. Abbreviation for Master of Science. An advanced postgraduate degree awarded by universities for completion of a course of study in the sciences or social sciences.
She is studying for an MSc in Chemistry.
After completing her undergraduate studies, she applied for an MSc in Data Science to improve her career prospects.
The candidate's MSc thesis provided a rigorous statistical analysis of climate patterns, bridging the gap between theoretical meteorology and practical environmental policy.
Typically used with the indefinite article 'an' because the letter 'M' is pronounced with an initial vowel sound ('em').
a MSc degreean MSc degreeUse 'an' before MSc because the pronunciation starts with a vowel sound ('em-ess-see').
Last updated May 10, 2026