Masters of Arts vs Non-degree seeking

[FutureDrM]

I'm at the end of the second cycle of applying and I'm on two wait lists. I know it's too late to apply to some of the post-bacc programs available. I have a choice, move for a year and get a Masters of Arts; or stay at my current location and just take upper division biology courses as a non-degree seeking student. I have a family that I don't want to move when we will probably move again in a year. In either case I'll (probably) be reapplying again this June. However, I am curious as to how much dental schools might appreciate a Masters as opposed to more upper division bio credits. In the end I'd probably end up taking the same amount of bio credits in either case, one would just give me another worthless piece of paper (in my opinion they're all worthless until the DMD/DDS). I'll attach a poll for easy voting.

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[Bis-GMA111]

I'm at the end of the second cycle of applying and I'm on two wait lists. I know it's too late to apply to some of the post-bacc programs available. I have a choice, move for a year and get a Masters of Arts; or stay at my current location and just take upper division biology courses as a non-degree seeking student. I have a family that I don't want to move when we will probably move again in a year. In either case I'll (probably) be reapplying again this June. However, I am curious as to how much dental schools might appreciate a Masters as opposed to more upper division bio credits. In the end I'd probably end up taking the same amount of bio credits in either case, one would just give me another worthless piece of paper (in my opinion they're all worthless until the DMD/DDS). I'll attach a poll for easy voting.

a masters degree looks a lot more favorable especially if you do well. it'll help your case especially if your gpa is on the lower side

 

[periopocket]

Masters Degree definitely helped me get a few acceptances this year...also look a little harder you may be able to find a MA/MS locally.

 

[FutureDrM]

Masters Degree definitely helped me get a few acceptances this year...also look a little harder you may be able to find a MA/MS locally.

Unfortunately, I only have a two year MS available locally. I don't want to sign up for a two year program only to bail for dental school half way through. I have reverse-commitment issues.

 

[LeoK]

Is MA only course-based? I assume it is... then I think it is better to do MA.

 

[FutureDrM]

Is MA only course-based? I assume it is... then I think it is better to do MA.

Yes. No thesis.

 

[503224]

Ooops, I voted stay, but that's not my real vote! I'm quite tired and didn't read correctly, so I thought you were saying you weren't going to do science courses in the Master's. Sorry!

My real vote is that it seems the Master's would be more beneficial to you.