A Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is an
academic
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graduate degree awarded by
universities
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in many countries. It is differentiated from a
Master of Engineering (a
professional degree).
A MSE can require completion of a
thesis
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and qualifies the holder to apply for a program leading to a
Doctor of Philosophy
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, DPhil; or ) is a terminal degree that usually denotes the highest level of academic achievement in a given discipline and is awarded following a course of Postgraduate education, graduate study and original resear ...
(often abbreviated PhD or DPhil) in engineering, while a Master of Engineering can require completion of a project rather than thesis and usually does not qualify its holder to apply for a PhD or DPhil in engineering science.
The MSE is considered equivalent to
diplom degree in engineering in the countries that do not have a specific distinction between MSE and Master of Engineering.
In the UK the MEng is an extended undergraduate degree, and the MSc is a one year postgraduate degree for those who already have a BEng. They both contribute to obtaining a
chartered engineer qualification.
See also
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Engineering education, about the structure in many countries
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Engineer's degree
An engineer's degree is an advanced academic degree in engineering which is conferred in Europe, some countries of Asia and Latin America, North Africa and a few institutions in the United States. The degree may require a thesis but always require ...
References
Engineering, Master of Science in
Engineering education
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