1, with different degrees:
"MSc" is the abbreviation of English master of sciences, which stands for Master of Science.
"PgD" is the abbreviation of English postgraduate diploma, which means postgraduate diploma.
2. Different application conditions:
Pgd course 1 year (Grade 8) is generally completed by domestic undergraduates and then promoted to non-professional master's degree. After the course, you can directly apply for an open work permit. You must have a B average to enter the master's degree, and then transfer to 1 year to study for the master's degree.
Msc Generally speaking, if China students who have graduated from undergraduate courses directly apply for a master's degree, their undergraduate scores should be above B, that is, about 75 points or above.
3. Different academic models:
Master of Science: There are three degree models: teaching, research and mixed (teaching+research).
Teaching-oriented is a higher-level degree based on teaching, and some courses also contain research content. Generally speaking, students studying for teaching-oriented master's degree can expand their knowledge and skills and strengthen their career choices. Research type is to complete research in a certain field under the guidance of a tutor, and only through the final research paper can you get a degree. In the first year, the mixed type is taught, and in the second year, the research type also needs to pass the final research paper.
PgD: It is divided into academic direction and professional applied postgraduate courses.
There are two directions for students to reach the graduate level. One is a well-known academic direction, and the master's degree is awarded to prove the academic research level of students. On the other hand, it is a professional applied postgraduate course, and the postgraduate diploma is awarded to prove the practical application ability of students in a certain professional field, so the latter usually needs many years of management experience when recruiting students;
Extended data:
1, MSc application conditions:
There are two ways for on-the-job personnel to participate in postgraduate education: academic education and non-academic education. A degree is not the same as a degree. Those who obtain a bachelor's degree certificate must first obtain a bachelor's degree certificate, while those who obtain a master's degree or a doctorate certificate may not be able to obtain a master's degree or a doctorate certificate.
Anyone who supports the Constitution of People's Republic of China (PRC), abides by laws and regulations, has good conduct, has made achievements in teaching, scientific research, professional technology and management, and has the same academic ability as graduate students, and the academic level or professional technology level reaches the standard for degree conferring (hereinafter referred to as equivalent academic personnel) may apply for a master's degree (including a master of science) or a doctorate from the relevant degree conferring units in accordance with these Provisions.
2, PgD application conditions:
Most postgraduate diploma courses require students to obtain a bachelor's degree before entering the school, but they can also pursue postgraduate diploma courses if they have advanced diplomas or important professional experience.
PgD is an applied postgraduate diploma, which can be used for full-time study or on-the-job study. Postgraduate diploma courses offer full-time and part-time courses. Full-time courses are generally 1 year, and there are no special requirements for applicants' work experience. Part-time courses generally require applicants to have work experience. According to different courses, other application conditions are also different.
References:
Master of Science-Baidu Encyclopedia
PgD- Baidu Encyclopedia