MPhil vs MSc: what's the exact difference?
Asked by Nikita Chauhan
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1 Answer
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The exact difference between an MPhil and an MSc is their components. MSc is more of a classroom-based degree, including lectures, seminars, and practical work within a specific subject area of Science.
Meanwhile, MPhil is a research-based program, one level down from the PhD, but the structure is almost the same. In short, an MSc is the best fit if you're interested in regular classroom studies with in-depth knowledge in a subject, and if you're into research, go for an MPhil.
However, the UGC has discontinued the MPhil degree programme as part of the NEP 2020.
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