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Hey guys, I want to make my application look better for dental school for the fall 2009 so what would you recommend me doing?
I did a Bachelors in Science already at U of T in Toronto. So how do you feel about a Masters in Public Health (done through distance studies) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. By doing this I could work, earn money and get a masters in 2 years. I'm just wondering what will schools think of a Masters done in this fashion (distance). But London is a great school though so I am not sure. Public health also interests me a lot so I will love to do it, so that in the future I can use it with my DDS degree. I don't know how intense or difficult this program is. If anyone has heard of this program let me know please.
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/masters/
Now, I think that since I want to impress adcoms, a Masters in Biomedical Sciences could probably have a better impact on them as the program is like the first year of dental/med schools. However, I am afraid that the adcoms will feel that Barry is not a reputable university. i've heard students have said that with hard work you can do well in the program so i'm willing to go for it.
I think I might opt for Barry because the courseload is related to dental school....share your opinions please. What should I do? I am taking a risk anyway cuz nothing guarantees me a spot in dental school, I am just getting closer I guess. I am afraid that after doing a masters at Barry I won't get in. What could I do with my life if I don't get in dental school, keep taking graduate level courses until I get in?? If so, maybe I can take a few public health courses I guess and not the whole masters in public health....
In the end, I am not sure what will enhance my application the most, I will also take my DAT again. But in the meantime I really want to get a Masters so please help me decide between the 2 options here.
I greatly appreciate your help in advance, take care all!
Marcia
I did a Bachelors in Science already at U of T in Toronto. So how do you feel about a Masters in Public Health (done through distance studies) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. By doing this I could work, earn money and get a masters in 2 years. I'm just wondering what will schools think of a Masters done in this fashion (distance). But London is a great school though so I am not sure. Public health also interests me a lot so I will love to do it, so that in the future I can use it with my DDS degree. I don't know how intense or difficult this program is. If anyone has heard of this program let me know please.
http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/masters/
Now, I think that since I want to impress adcoms, a Masters in Biomedical Sciences could probably have a better impact on them as the program is like the first year of dental/med schools. However, I am afraid that the adcoms will feel that Barry is not a reputable university. i've heard students have said that with hard work you can do well in the program so i'm willing to go for it.
I think I might opt for Barry because the courseload is related to dental school....share your opinions please. What should I do? I am taking a risk anyway cuz nothing guarantees me a spot in dental school, I am just getting closer I guess. I am afraid that after doing a masters at Barry I won't get in. What could I do with my life if I don't get in dental school, keep taking graduate level courses until I get in?? If so, maybe I can take a few public health courses I guess and not the whole masters in public health....
In the end, I am not sure what will enhance my application the most, I will also take my DAT again. But in the meantime I really want to get a Masters so please help me decide between the 2 options here.
I greatly appreciate your help in advance, take care all!
Marcia
