Hi,
I have a BA in biology but with a pretty mediocre GPA...~2.65. Post-bacc seems out of the question since ive already taken those classes. Also considering I work full time and would probably be only able to handle 1 class/semester it would take more time than I'd be willing to give for me to get my GPA up to a 3.0 to then even be considered for an SMP.
While I look at other options I'd like to keep the door open for med school at some point in the future if at all possible. Something Ive thought about is trying to apply for an MA program that might be a little more lenient on GPA requirements in order to bolster my academic credentials.
So my questions are:
If I aced a science related MA program and then did solidly on the MCAT would this be good enough for serious consideration to Med Schools? Or is it more realistic that I'd have to go: science related MA program --> SMP --> Med School.
Also one program Im thinking of is an MA in statistics. Should I be leaning more towards something bio/chem related?
Any input is well appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I have a BA in biology but with a pretty mediocre GPA...~2.65. Post-bacc seems out of the question since ive already taken those classes. Also considering I work full time and would probably be only able to handle 1 class/semester it would take more time than I'd be willing to give for me to get my GPA up to a 3.0 to then even be considered for an SMP.
While I look at other options I'd like to keep the door open for med school at some point in the future if at all possible. Something Ive thought about is trying to apply for an MA program that might be a little more lenient on GPA requirements in order to bolster my academic credentials.
So my questions are:
If I aced a science related MA program and then did solidly on the MCAT would this be good enough for serious consideration to Med Schools? Or is it more realistic that I'd have to go: science related MA program --> SMP --> Med School.
Also one program Im thinking of is an MA in statistics. Should I be leaning more towards something bio/chem related?
Any input is well appreciated. Thanks in advance!