What is the difference between MS and M.Sc?

<div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CDgQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQo_EKegQIOBAB"><span role="heading" aria-level="2">MSc and MS are both graduate degrees that focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM):</span></div></div><div><ul data-hveid="CCEQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQm_YKegQIIRAB"><li data-attrid="SGEListItem"><strong>MSc</strong>:&nbsp;Stands for Master of Science and is the European equivalent of the American MS degree.&nbsp;It's more commonly used in the UK and Europe.</li><li data-attrid="SGEListItem"><strong>MS</strong>:&nbsp;Stands for Master of Science and is the preferred form in the US.&nbsp;<div data-cid="_1_EEZ-DyJOPjseMPscbbqAo_58"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Expand" data-hveid="CC4QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQ3fYKegQILhAB">&nbsp;</div></div></li></ul></div><div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CEAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQo_EKegQIQBAB"><span role="heading" aria-level="2">Here are some other differences between the two:</span>&nbsp;<div data-cid="_1_EEZ-DyJOPjseMPscbbqAo_70"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="Expand" data-hveid="CD4QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQ3fYKegQIPhAB"><div>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div><div data-attrid="SGEParagraphFeedback" data-hveid="CEAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwiguuCZs_6IAxXjcWwGHTHjFqUQo_EKegQIQBAB"><ul><li><strong>Subjects</strong>:&nbsp;MSc degrees often focus on "hard science" subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology, but some programs focus on social sciences. MS degrees can cover a broad range of subjects, including medicine, nursing, social work, and behavioural sciences.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Duration</strong>:&nbsp;In India, an MSc degree is usually two years, while an MS degree is three years.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Thesis</strong>:&nbsp;Some MS programs offer a thesis option, while others don't.&nbsp;A thesis is typically suggested for those who want to pursue research or a PhD.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Curriculum</strong>:&nbsp;Each university chooses its priorities and focus, so programs with the same title may have different courses and activities.&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div>

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