Masters for Dental School

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When is a masters degree really “required” when applying for dental school (GPA wise or major wise ‘not sure if major plays a role regardless of GPA in science and cumulative) and would it be worth it to go for one when you have a psychology major regardless of having a competitive GPA in science and cumulative?
 
Those with a GPA/sGPA of 3.2 or lower should seriously consider a masters or postbacc. The major you chose doesn’t matter at all, if you have a competitive GPA then you are competitive in that criteria.
 
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Major shouldn't play a part as long as you have the prerequisites. Personally, I think if you're DAT is not a 21+, a masters degree would probably be recommended if the GPA is below a 3.2. I decided to do a masters to offset my low GPA and it's proving to be the wise decision.

If you have a psychology degree and have completed the dental prerequisites with a "good" oGPA/sGPA, a masters is definitely not the correct route. Go ahead and apply to dental school with a competitive GPA and DAT, regardless of major.
 
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