Master of Science (M. Sc.) is a postgraduate level program offered in a majority of colleges and universities in India, providing advanced theoretical as well as practical knowledge in a range of specialised Science fields – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Nursing, etc. The duration of an M. Sc. programme is usually two years in Indian universities/ colleges, the duration of the programme depends on the M. Sc. specialisation selected by candidates and the policy of the respective college/ university.