Definition

1. Noun:
   • An undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed studies in science or technology disciplines: A "bachelor of science" is a type of bachelor's degree conferred upon students who have completed a program of study focused on scientific, technical, or professional fields.

Usage

• The term "bachelor of science" is used to specify the type of undergraduate degree a person has earned, typically in contrast to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). It is often abbreviated as B.S. or B.Sc., especially in formal contexts like diplomas, resumes, and academic records.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She earned a bachelor of science in Computer Engineering from the university.
  • The job posting requires at least a bachelor of science in a related field.
  • After completing his bachelor of science, he pursued a master's degree.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a bachelor of science": to possess this degree.
  • She holds a bachelor of science in Biochemistry.
• "bachelor of science graduate" or "B.S. graduate": a person who has earned this degree.
  • The company is seeking bachelor of science graduates for its research division.

Variants and Related Words

• B.S. (noun): The common abbreviation for Bachelor of Science.
  • His diploma says B.S. in Physics.
• B.Sc. (noun): An alternative abbreviation, more common in some countries like the UK and Canada.
  • She received a B.Sc. in Mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree (noun): The general category of undergraduate degrees, which includes the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts.
  • A bachelor's degree is often required for entry-level professional positions.

Synonyms

• Science degree: A general term for a degree in a scientific field.
• Undergraduate science degree: Emphasizes the level (undergraduate) and field.

Related Phrases

• Bachelor of Science program: The specific course of study leading to the degree.
  • The Bachelor of Science program in Biology is very rigorous.
• Earn/receive a bachelor of science: To successfully complete the requirements for the degree.
  • He will receive his bachelor of science at the spring commencement ceremony.

Noun

1. a bachelor's degree in science