M.Sc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.Sc. or Master of Science is a postgraduate Academic Master Degree Course. 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. 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 specialised education. Masters Degree in Science is provided all over India in almost all the Universities. M.Sc. courses are also available in Integrated Form whose duration is mostly 5 years. Example - Integrated M.Sc. programme Basic Sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics) offered by NISER. Integrated M.Sc. courses provide additional knowledge of related and or interdisciplinary field 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.

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Master of Science Eligibility

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in order to pursue Master of Science Program.
• The percentage requirement varies from institute to institute and from discipline to discipline. The cut off percentage for admissions to the various M.S. degree courses varies depending on the Institute. Some institutes also conduct entrance test for admission in their institutes.

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Master of Science Course Suitability

• Those who have the thirst for knowledge and have time at hand can indulge in Master of Science.
• Those who want to have high order skills in analysis, critical evaluation and/or professional application; and the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently, can pursue this course.
• Those who are interested but cannot purse it full-time, have the option to continue with your current job and enrol for the study program simultaneously.

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How is M.Sc. Course Beneficial?

• The Master Degree in Science is a level up and therefore provides more complex and intensive form of information which not only increase one's knowledge but it also enables a better and proper application of the knowledge in a professional environment.
• It increases the weight-age of one's portfolio when one applies for a job or when one changes his/her job. Master of Science enables one to get job of higher level as compared to those who have a Bachelor's Degree.
• Master of Science Degree course enables one to pursue the doctoral program.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in order to pursue Master of Science Program.