Master of Science (by research) is an academic or professional degree that qualifies the degree holder to work in a specialized position in industry. A M.Sc. (by research) is a globally recognized postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities and higher education institutions to a candidate who has submitted a thesis or dissertation, based on extensive and original research in their chosen field.
The specificities of M.Sc. (by research) degrees vary depending on where you are and what subject you’re studying. Traditionally, a PhD involves two to four years of full-time study in which the student completes a substantial piece of original research presented as a thesis or dissertation.
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