Abbreviations in education for degrees and programs
Are you confused when you come cross an abbreviation in your education life? Here is a post that will help you understand the full form of commonly used abbreviations.
| Abbreviation |
Stands for |
| B.A. |
Bachelor of Arts |
| B.Arch. |
Bachelor of Architecture |
| B.F.A. |
Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| B.S. or B.Sc. |
Bachelor of Science |
| D.D.S. |
Doctor of Dental Science/Surgery |
| D.O. |
Doctor of Osteopathy |
| D.S.W. |
Doctor of Social Work |
| D.Sc. or Sc.D. |
Doctor of Science |
| D.V.M. or D.V.S. |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| D.V.M.S. |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery |
| GED |
General Education Development Certificate |
| J.D. |
Doctor of Jurisprudence |
| LL.B. |
Bachelor of Law |
| LL.M. |
Master of Law |
| M.A. |
Master of Arts |
| M.Arch. |
Master of Architecture |
| M.B.A. |
Master of Business Administration |
| M.D. |
Doctor of Medicine |
| M.Div. |
Master of Divinity |
| M.F.A. |
Master of Fine Arts |
| M.L.S. |
Master of Library Science |
| M.N. |
Master of Nursing |
| M.S. |
Master of Science |
| M.S.W. |
Master of Social Work |
| O.D. |
Doctor of Optometry |
| Ph.D. |
Doctor of Philosophy |
| Pharm.D. |
Doctor of Pharmacy |
| Th.d. |
Doctor of Theology |
Posted on 3/29/2007
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by Raj Singh