Better chances with masters degree?

[sameha]

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Hello,
I was wondering if i could get some expert advice. I was wondering if getting a masters degree (in biology) increase someone's chance for dental school or could substitute to a certain extent for a low score or low GPA. I was wondering also if someone knew how many of the people with masters or above who apply do actually get accepted.
Thanks allot

 

[Jone]

certainly it can. just be sure to get a 3.5 to 4.0 in your masters courses.

in my class, quiet a few people have an MS.

Hello,
I was wondering if i could get some expert advice. I was wondering if getting a masters degree (in biology) increase someone's chance for dental school or could substitute to a certain extent for a low score or low GPA. I was wondering also if someone knew how many of the people with masters or above who apply do actually get accepted.
Thanks allot

 

[DDS2BE]

I know several people with masters that got accepted to med schools. One of them had crappy GPA and didn't get in to the school of his choice. So, he got masters in Anatomy and raised his GPA. He was finally accepted after graduation.

I think having masters is a plus, especially if you GPA isn't great.

 

[tam0026]

Hello,
I was wondering if i could get some expert advice. I was wondering if getting a masters degree (in biology) increase someone's chance for dental school or could substitute to a certain extent for a low score or low GPA. I was wondering also if someone knew how many of the people with masters or above who apply do actually get accepted.
Thanks allot

I was told by adcoms that going for your masters will help if u had a low gpa in undergrad. I guess in the end they just want to see good grades and dat scores.

 

[mochafreak]

You need to make sure that you get the right Masters though. I've heard that the one year masters programs without research are the most respected by ADCOMS, because they know the research helps pad the GPA. Also, the one year programs are designed for people seeking admission to pre-professional schools (people with low GPAs that have something to prove).

 

[captaintripps]

You need to make sure that you get the right Masters though. I've heard that the one year masters programs without research are the most respected by ADCOMS, because they know the research helps pad the GPA. Also, the one year programs are designed for people seeking admission to pre-professional schools (people with low GPAs that have something to prove).

I would disagree here: A Master of Science degree requiring both course work and a thesis project/defense is alot of work - I'm sure admissions takes this into account. Takes initiative and perserverance to convince a committee of accomplishment. Either way, a graduate degree will enhance an application - provided it goes well and an advisor is willing to recommend the graduate for professional school.

 

[UDM or bust]

This happened to me last year - lower GPA - entered a 2 year masters program (non-research, non-lab) and reapplied for this year, late, and got in a couple of weeks ago for the fall. Take as heavy of a course load as you can in the graduate courses, the schools like to see that you are challenging yourself with atleast 10-12 credits/semester (i took 11 credits).

 

[favabean]

How about a masters in a non-biological field? Like Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Health? What do you guys think about this?

 

[mochafreak]

You might want to read the post-bac forum, because I have read many times that ADCOMS do seem to favor the one year masters with no research. Those programs are designed to be very challenging even though there is no research. Of course, all masters programs take a lot of work, research takes a lot of work, and any post-grad work with excellent grades should help...just mentioning what I've read.

 

[vertical bite]

How about a masters in a non-biological field? Like Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Health? What do you guys think about this?

I think everyone is off base here. The school that I got into had 5 people with Business administration masters and 6 yes 6 people with masters of accountancy.

I think the ADCOMS just take the best available.

RESEARCH isnt everything people. I MEAN COME ON A monkey can follow a cake recipe. Research is just time consuming and a bunch of write-up.

If you are goin to waste your time doing research make sure it is worthwile.

I know one guy that got into medical school and his research was wind technology. If I was the ADCOM I would have asked him why he wasted a year of his life doin that crap. Hell I wouldnt have even let him in. Thats so stupid.

In my opinion you would be better off to go work the register at McDon's rather that do a meaningless research project for months........................................................ 😴

 

[lake04]

Hey everyone:

I was wondering what your views on earning an MPH were...would admissions comittees look favorably upon such masters degrees? I'm speaking of programs that can be completed in 1 yr rather than the traditional 2 yr MPH programs? It is definately a relatable field, right?

Any views are appreciated, thanx! 🙂

 

[captaintripps]

I think everyone is off base here. The school that I got into had 5 people with Business administration masters and 6 yes 6 people with masters of accountancy.

I think the ADCOMS just take the best available.

RESEARCH isnt everything people. I MEAN COME ON A monkey can follow a cake recipe. Research is just time consuming and a bunch of write-up.

If you are goin to waste your time doing research make sure it is worthwile.

I know one guy that got into medical school and his research was wind technology. If I was the ADCOM I would have asked him why he wasted a year of his life doin that crap. Hell I wouldnt have even let him in. Thats so stupid.

In my opinion you would be better off to go work the register at McDon's rather that do a meaningless research project for months........................................................ 😴

You obviously have no clue about advanced training or graduate study.

 

[Comet208]

I MEAN COME ON A monkey can follow a cake recipe. Research is just time consuming and a bunch of write-up.

What we all did in orgo lab was not very different than following cake recipes and i agree, that is not research. BUT what you are ignoring here the is fact that masters program require ORIGINAL and MASTERS QUALITY research and thesis.

 

[mochafreak]

lake04: do a search in the post-bacc program forum for MPH and you will find a wealth of info. People who have done that specifically for admission into professional schools have gotten mixed results, because some schools have started to view them as too "soft". But, that might just be med schools and not dental. In any case, that subject has been argued ad nauseum in the post-bacc forum. There is also a lot of good info. on the types of masters programs available and masters vs. undergrad post-bacc programs in the post-bacc forum also.

 

[vertical bite]

You obviously have no clue about advanced training or graduate study.

You may be right.

But did you do ORIGINAL research that no one else had ever done? Was it ASSISTED research ???

Most research is not ORIGINAL. As a matter of fact most chemistry research is basically doing what someone else has already and then comparing results.

I may not know the ins and outs of research but I start Dental school this year so eat it baby !

 

[vertical bite]

What we all did in orgo lab was not very different than following cake recipes and i agree, that is not research. BUT what you are ignoring here the is fact that masters program require ORIGINAL and MASTERS QUALITY research and thesis.

Well thats fine and dandy then !

I think thats awesome. I just personally havent seen any research topics that have made me go hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm coooool.

More like,,,, WASTE OF FREAKIN TIME !!!

Also, you may think what your doing is original but rarely is anything original these days.

 

[joobs]

this guy verticle bite is a real nut case.

 

[vertical bite]

this guy verticle bite is a real nut case.

No its like this, I did my masters research at Illinois in cellular and molecular bio. It was a major waste of my life and money. Would I do it again? NONONONONONONONNONONON

Who cares about mitochondria up the the wazoo ???

Not me. Besides it didnt help me for squat on the DAT and thats all people care about.

YOU GOT A 15 ON RC !!!!

Call me a nut case. With a 15 I am suprised that you understand what I have typed.

Maybe a monkey is next to you explaining each word SLOWLY..

 

[captaintripps]

You may be right.

But did you do ORIGINAL research that no one else had ever done? Was it ASSISTED research ???

Most research is not ORIGINAL. As a matter of fact most chemistry research is basically doing what someone else has already and then comparing results.

I may not know the ins and outs of research but I start Dental school this year so eat it baby !

Yes, the research was original otherwise it would not be considered valuable (or be published in a peer-reviewed journal).
No, it was not assisted - that is the point, a student has to learn techniques and develop analytical skills.
Once again - you know shlt about science, so keep your ignorant comments to yourself.

 

[vertical bite]

Yes, the research was original otherwise it would not be considered valuable (or be published in a peer-reviewed journal).
No, it was not assisted - that is the point, a student has to learn techniques and develop analytical skills.
Once again - you know shlt about science, so keep your ignorant comments to yourself.

No !

You are the prodigy. I shall name you RESEARCH CHILD......

So what did you do that was so original? Cure cancer?

Didnt think so. SHLT hahahahahaha Your postings are so GOOD ! I will cry all night...................

 

[captaintripps]

spaz.