Professional masters are oriented to professional practice, attach importance to professional practice and application, and cultivate high-level talents who have undergone formal and high-level training in specialty and professional technology.

Master's degree (full name academic master's degree) is set according to disciplines, oriented by academic research, emphasizing theory and research, and cultivating university teachers and researchers in scientific research institutions.

Simply put, the master pays attention to practical application, and the master prefers theoretical research.

2. The entrance examination is different.

The entrance examination for academic postgraduates is only the "unified examination" at the beginning of the year, and the professional examinations other than the unified examination are put forward and marked by the enrollment unit itself.

There are two opportunities for the entrance examination of professional master: the "joint examination" in June 65438+ 10 and the "unified examination" at the beginning of the year. Candidates can choose by themselves, and the professional examinations of these two national examinations are also set and marked by the enrollment units themselves. GCT on-the-job master's degree is the joint entrance exam in June+10, 5438, and full-time professional master's degree is the first exam every year 1 0, just like the original full-time academic master's exam.

3. Different learning styles

Master of Science: Full-time study. Usually three years.

Professional Master: Full-time full-time study with a duration of 2-3 years.

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