M.Sc. or M.S. 1

[MRM]

Quick question: what is the correct way of indicating a Master of Science degree? Is it M.Sc. or M.S.?

 

[COEngineeer]

I always say M.S.

 

[SomptingGuy]

Depends on your locale. It's MSc here in Britain. To be honest I've only ever seen MS in the USA.

(I used to find it quite amusing when my colleagues said their degrees were "BS". The usual reply: "You said it, not me!")

 

[rbulsara]

In India too ( may be because of british influence), it has always been M.Sc. or B.Sc.

In the USA is M.S. or B.S.

I do not think one is more correct than the other. Its the way it is and no seem to have complained.

 

[SylvestreW]

In Canada, it's usually M.Sc (or M.A.Sc for applied science).

 

[Ashereng]

I would just follow whatever is on your degree.

What does it say on your degree?

"Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater."
Albert Einstein
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[KENAT]

Of course in the UK it's a good chance it should be MEng.

 

[MRM]

On my degree it says, "Master of Science" No abbreviation...

 

[Ashereng]

Master of Science it is then!

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Albert Einstein
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[MRM]

Thanks for the responses. I see it depends on the location quite a bit. That helps clear it up for me.

 

[rbulsara]

Yes, when in Rome do what Romans do. Spell out in resumes/biodata etc.

 

[Qshake]

I don't wish to hijack the thread, but how does the world present a Doctor of Engineering as an abbreviation?

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[rbulsara]

This must be new. I have seen doctorate degree presented only as Ph.D. Whether it is in Engineering or Music.

 

[KENAT]

At my uni in the UK you could get an MEng for Masters of Engineering on the 'taught course'.

You could get MPhil for Master of Philosophy (in engineering) if you got your Masters by doing research.

If you extended your research to doctoral level you got Ph.D.

I've never seen or heard of E.D. or DEng!

 

[IRstuff]

Then, there are all those MRS' ;-)

TTFN

 

[rbulsara]

E.D.? I would strongly advise against placing that next to your name if you are a male!! LOL.

Sorry, just could not resist.

 

[henri2]

There are several US universities that offer the D.Eng degree, Berkely being one of them. In the UK, a four year Eng.D degree is offered by a number of universities, such as Strathclyde, Manchester, and Cranfield.

 

[JAE]

I was always taught the following:

B.S. Bull Sh*%
M.S. More Sh*%
Ph.D. Piled higher and deeper

 

[MattBryanton]

In the UK the EngD is mainly run for those who work towards the qualification whilst remaining in full time employment. More info at

http://www.lboro.ac.uk/cice/whatis.htm

Hope this is of interest.

Matt B

 

[SylvestreW]

actually D.Eng isn't *that* uncommon. I've seen it a few times on business cards here in Ontario.
I always assumed it was a European thing but quick wiki search shows it's more a US degree. Interestingly, they also mention the EU factor, that it's awarded for "significant contribution over your career".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_of_Engineering