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Seenary · 11-22-2009, 11:13 PM

Hello,
So I am currently awaiting to hear back from the schools I have applied to (17 of them). I am a Canadian student applying with a 3.36 cGPA, a 3.1 sGPA, and a DAT of 20/20/22. If I were to do a MSc program in kinesiology and health science with 4.0s would that increase my chances? Thanks in advance.

All the best,
Seenary

sfrice80 · 11-23-2009, 08:18 AM

Of course it would improve your chances. It may not be necessary but if you want to pursue a MS in one of those fields, go for it.

skracer3 · 11-23-2009, 10:00 AM

I just did a MSc in Athletic Training, and I definitely think it helped me get an interview. I think any masters degree in the health sciences will give you a leg up on others with just an undergraduate degree. Plus the information you will learn will be of practical use once you get to dental school.

Seenary · 11-23-2009, 02:28 PM

I appreciate the input!

So then would the marks I get in the Masters program get average out with my undergrad marks? Or will I still be applying with my undergrad GPA and an additonal degree (the masters)?

Thanks again!

skracer3 · 11-23-2009, 08:11 PM

The courses that were in my masters program did get factored into my overall and science GPAs. They will not affect your undergrad GPA though. I did take a couple of science undergrad courses after completing my masters, and those get calculated into a post bac. GPA, not undergrad GPA.

11-22-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
Seenary Member Status: Pre-Dental Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 68	Would a MSc in Kinesiology & Health Science improve my chances? SDN Members don't see this ad. Hello, So I am currently awaiting to hear back from the schools I have applied to (17 of them). I am a Canadian student applying with a 3.36 cGPA, a 3.1 sGPA, and a DAT of 20/20/22. If I were to do a MSc program in kinesiology and health science with 4.0s would that increase my chances? Thanks in advance. All the best, Seenary

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11-23-2009, 08:18 AM	#2
sfrice80 Senior Member Status: Pre-Dental PreDents: Profile 6638 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 871	Of course it would improve your chances. It may not be necessary but if you want to pursue a MS in one of those fields, go for it.

11-23-2009, 10:00 AM	#3
skracer3 Junior Member Status: Pre-Dental PreDents: Profile 5868 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	I just did a MSc in Athletic Training, and I definitely think it helped me get an interview. I think any masters degree in the health sciences will give you a leg up on others with just an undergraduate degree. Plus the information you will learn will be of practical use once you get to dental school.

11-23-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
Seenary Member Status: Pre-Dental Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 68	I appreciate the input! So then would the marks I get in the Masters program get average out with my undergrad marks? Or will I still be applying with my undergrad GPA and an additonal degree (the masters)? Thanks again!

11-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#5
skracer3 Junior Member Status: Pre-Dental PreDents: Profile 5868 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	The courses that were in my masters program did get factored into my overall and science GPAs. They will not affect your undergrad GPA though. I did take a couple of science undergrad courses after completing my masters, and those get calculated into a post bac. GPA, not undergrad GPA.