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A '''Master of Science''' ('''M.S.''') is a type of graduate [[degree]] in the [[United States]]. It is generally conferred upon graduate students at the completion of a intensive program of study. This program tends to include coursework, projects, and a thesis that must be defended before a committee.

A '''Master of Science''' ('''M.S.''') is a type of graduate [[degree]] in the [[United States]]. It is generally conferred upon graduate students at the completion of a intensive program of study. Unlike the [[Master of Arts]], the M.S. tends to be a practical degree and few programs require a [[thesis]]. The M.S.'s practical nature and applied coursework makes it attractive to professionals looking to advance in their chosen field, but can be insufficient on its own when seeking an academic position.

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