Does it matter what I do my masters program in

[pinkgloves]

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I am currently applying to dental school for the second time and I think I really need to do a masters program to help my app. My overall gpa is only a 3.02 and I'm currently studying to retake the DAT too but I feel like i should do my masters to improve my application more. So does it matter what exactly I do my masters in? Can it just be a regular biology masters? And does the school I attend for it matter too?

Thank you

 

[2jz]

Really the answer to all of your questions is no.

Pick something that you will find interesting, that will keep you engaged enough in to get a 4.0. When I did my masters I picked something that would afford me the opportunity to explore other avenues of employment if I couldn't get an acceptance. In doing so I heavily broadened my skill set, built one hell of a work ethic, and positioned myself to be a very competitive applicant. Whatever you decide to do, just don't squander your time.

 

[pinkgloves]

Really the answer to all of your questions is no.

Pick something that you will find interesting, that will keep you engaged enough in to get a 4.0. When I did my masters I picked something that would afford me the opportunity to explore other avenues of employment if I couldn't get an acceptance. In doing so I heavily broadened my skill set, built one hell of a work ethic, and positioned myself to be a very competitive applicant. Whatever you decide to do, just don't squander your time.

Thank you for that advice. Do you mind if I ask what you decided to your masters in

 

[2jz]

Thank you for that advice. Do you mind if I ask what you decided to your masters in

I considered quite a few fields, but settled on microbiology

 

[OrphanageCaretaker]

A masters that is science related and one you can excel in, aka 3.7+