A Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is an academic graduate degree awarded by universities in many countries. It is differentiated from a Master of Engineering (a professional degree). A MSE can require completion of a thesis and qualifies the holder to apply for a program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (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.1 They both contribute to obtaining a chartered engineer qualification.2
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- "MEng vs MSc: What's the difference? - Swansea University". www.swansea.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- "THE ACCREDITATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES" (PDF). Engineering Council. Retrieved 5 June 2025.