After pursuing the
Bachelor’s degree most of the candidates go for higher studies i.e. masters’
degree. But it’s very confusing for a science student to know which degree
he/she will go for, MS or MSc degree. Understanding the two
types of programmes will help you build a more focused and relevant application
for admission. Your application will easily stand out when it reflects the
confidence that you have chosen the right programme based on your career aspirations
and potential. These two degrees
look quite similar to their full forms are same i.e. Master of Science. Many
of the Science students who have pursued their Bachelor’s degree get confused
when it comes to higher studies. Choosing the right PG course is a big task for
them.
1. Eligibility
MS vs M.Sc.
1. Eligibility
Eligibility
for MS:
To pursue MS degree, you just
need a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized college/university. You
need to have completed 16 years of previous education to pursue the MS degree.
So, qualification of 10+2+4 year degree program, 10+3 year diploma + 3-year
degree program or 10+2+ 3 year degree program and related qualifications are
valid for admission in MS degree.
Eligibility
for M.Sc.:
To pursue M.Sc. degree all you
need is a Bachelor’s Degree in Science i.e. B.Sc. with minimum cut off marks
(as stated by the respective college/ university). There is no age limit to
pursue M.Sc. degree.
Note: Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. may vary with different
colleges depending on their policy.
2.Entrance Exams
Best entrance exams
to get admission in MS Courses:
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
Best entrance exams
to get admission in M.Sc. Courses:
- GSAT (GITAM Science Admission Test)
- MCAER CET
- NEST (National Entrance Screening Test)
- IIT JAM (Joint Admission test for Masters)
- OUAT Entrance Exam
3. Specialization
If you want to pursue the MS and M.Sc. degree, then it is
important to know the specializations in which you can pursue these degrees.
Specializations of MS Degree:
- MS in Biomedical Engineering
- MS in Chemical Engineering
- MS in Statistics
- MS in Operations Research
- MS in Computer and Information Technology
- MS in Management Information Systems
- MS in Environmental Engineering
- MS in Systems Engineering
- MS in Computer Engineering
- MS in Mathematics
Specializations of M.Sc Degree:
- M.Sc. in Physics
- M.Sc. in Economics
- M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
- M.Sc.in Chemistry
- M.Sc. in Mathematics
- M.Sc. in Information Technology
- M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
- M.Sc. in Biotechnology
- M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science
- M.Sc. in Electronics
4. Career options
Career
Options after MS:
1. You can become a School counselor, academic
counselor or an academic adviser.
2. You can work with youth, adults, or a geriatric
population in a wide range of professional settings, including:
- Community mental health centers
- Wellness centers
- Public or private hospitals and healthcare settings
- Domestic violence, emergency, and homeless shelters
- Residential treatment centers
- Correctional facilities
- Child and family service agencies
3. You can apply for the senior-level or leadership
positions in big data analytics, engineering, programming, security, and
systems architecture.
4. You can also apply for a Banking Sector Job.
Career Options after M.Sc:
1. You can apply for Research or
Scientists Jobs in Government Owned Scientific Research and
Development Organizations such as –
- Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Kolkata
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
- Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
- Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
- Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad
- Nuclear Science Centre New Delhi
2.You can become a Professor at
India’s Top Most Universities.
3. Officer
Jobs in the following
Organizations:
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Bharat Petroleum
4. You can
get recruited in the private companies like- Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Nagarro,
Amazon, and CTS etc.