Bachelor of Science

noun

a bachelor's degree in science (Freq. 1)

• Syn: ↑BS, ↑SB

• Hypernyms: ↑bachelor's degree, ↑baccalaureate

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Usage: usually capitalized B&S

1. : the recipient of a bachelor's degree which usually signifies that the recipient has done the greater part of his course work in the sciences with some specialization in a particular science

2. : the degree making one a Bachelor of Science — abbr. B.S., B.Sc., S.B.

the degree of Bachelor of Science in agronomy

a B.S. in chemical engineering

a B.Sc. in architecture

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1. a bachelor's degree, usually awarded for studies in natural science, pure science, or technology.

2. a person having this degree. Abbr.: B.S., B.Sc., S.B., Sc.B.

[1850-55, Amer.]

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Bachelor of Science noun

1. A university or college degree conferred upon a student who has successfully completed an undergraduate course in the sciences or social sciences

2. A man or woman who has received such a degree (abbrev BSc)

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Main Entry: ↑bachelor

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Bachelor of Science,

1. a degree given by a four-year college or by a university to a person who has completed a course of study meeting the requirements, generally with emphasis on the sciences. Abbr: (U.S.) B.S., Canadian and British B.Sc.

2. a person who has this degree.