Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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What this course is, and who it is for.
Overview
VerifiedA postgraduate science degree offering specialisation in a chosen scientific discipline, often with a research component.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Stream
- Sciences
- Discipline
- Natural Sciences
- Duration
- 2 years, full-time
- Mode
- On-campus
- Entry stage
- After Graduation
- Typical outcome
- Builds specialised scientific depth and research readiness.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
Verified- Graduates who want to specialise in a scientific discipline
- Graduates considering research or academia
Eligibility
Verified- A relevant bachelor's degree in science
- Admission is commonly through CUET (PG), IIT JAM or institute-level tests
Duration
VerifiedCommonly two years of full-time study.
Subjects
Verified- Core discipline courses
- Laboratory and computational methods
- Dissertation or project work
Skills developed
Verified- Experimental and analytical method
- Scientific writing
- Data interpretation
Career opportunities
Not yet verifiedInformation not yet verified.
Higher education options
Verified- Ph.D. programmes
- Research fellowships following UGC-NET, CSIR-NET or GATE
Typical salary range
Not yet verifiedInformation not yet verified.
What you need before you apply.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline.
Set by Awarding universities under the UGC framework. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.
Qualifying exams
- CUET PG
Common entrance test used by participating universities for postgraduate admission.
- University or state entrance test
Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.
Where this information comes from.
Official source
Degree nomenclature and programme duration are specified by the UGC under its Specification of Degrees notification published at ugc.gov.in.
Important notes
- Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
- Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.