MS in Meteorology?

[nirvikalpa]

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Long story short, I was sent to Joplin, MO as a Red Cross health services volunteer right after the tornado 2 years ago, and ever since I have become absolutely fascinated with weather (I would consider it my second love, after medicine and health, of course) and its impact. Mother nature surely fascinates me.

I am considering doing an online MS program in Meteorology - it's a two year degree program, and I believe I have a good chance at getting in. The state school I am looking at also considers distance learners as "in-state," which cuts the tuition cost by a lot. I could afford it without loans, as it stands now.

I am studying to take the MCAT this summer, with hopeful acceptance into the class of 2018 - the meteorology program wouldn't start until the fall, so by then I would hopefully be done with the MCAT and studying. That said, I think it's a good option in case I decide to take another year off, and apply for med school in 2014 (I was just offered a great clinical part-time job, we'll see how that goes).

I know Meteorology is wayyyy off the usual beaten path for pre-med's, but there's nothing I would love more than to 1) help treat people and help rid them of the ailments of the human body, and ensure their better health and 2) be able to track storms, perhaps have my own freelance meteorology gig, and be ok with being wrong every once in a while

I know meteorology is a "other science" class on the AACOMAS... and as I stand now, I have a 3.2 sci, 3.72 ns, and 3.42 tot GPA. What do you guys think?

 

[NontradCA]

Pick one. Forgo the other, that is all.

 

[Didierdrogba]

If you want to become a doctor, do medical school and study Meteorology on your own.

People don't have to go to school to learn; people can learn perfectly on their own (that's why textbooks and the internet exist), and should only go to school if they want to seek employment opportunities in that field.

 

[nirvikalpa]

Well, to be honest... I made this thread today because of unforeseen personal problems that just occurred within a few days. As much as I hate to admit it, I just don't know if I can settle myself enough to study for the MCAT and still be ok for this application cycle (I was thinking early august/september for the MCAT).

I would rather be able to do something to at least help my application, however small - so I thought getting my sGPA could possible help, God forbid I am waiting to take the MCAT next year.

 

[Didierdrogba]

Well, to be honest... I made this thread today because of unforeseen personal problems that just occurred within a few days. As much as I hate to admit it, I just don't know if I can settle myself enough to study for the MCAT and still be ok for this application cycle (I was thinking early august/september for the MCAT).

I would rather be able to do something to at least help my application, however small - so I thought getting my sGPA could possible help, God forbid I am waiting to take the MCAT next year.

Are you still in undergrad? if so, just work hard in your classes. An improving GPA trend speaks volumes. If your sGPA is still bad after graduate, just do an SMP. Adcoms will not take your grades in MS in meteorology seriously, whether you do well or not

 

[NontradCA]

If you take the MCAT late in the summer then you will be at a disadvantage with that GPA. Why don't you study for it now and take it in June? That's prolly your best bet. Don't do an SMP, do an informal post bacc and retake any Cs in science ( if any) and take a few upper division science (biochemistry,anatomy,immunology,animal phys)

 

[nirvikalpa]

Are you still in undergrad? if so, just work hard in your classes. An improving GPA trend speaks volumes. If your sGPA is still bad after graduate, just do an SMP. Adcoms will not take your grades in MS in meteorology seriously, whether you do well or not

No, I have been out of college for two years now, just volunteering as an EMT and shadowing.

 

[Didierdrogba]

No, I have been out of college for two years now, just volunteering as an EMT and shadowing.

Your GPA as it stands can definitely get you into a DO school. just focus on your MCAT.

 

[Goro]

You're fine; take the MS only if you truly love the subject. Otherwise, get your applications in this fall.

Long story short, I was sent to Joplin, MO as a Red Cross health services volunteer right after the tornado 2 years ago, and ever since I have become absolutely fascinated with weather (I would consider it my second love, after medicine and health, of course) and its impact. Mother nature surely fascinates me.

I am considering doing an online MS program in Meteorology - it's a two year degree program, and I believe I have a good chance at getting in. The state school I am looking at also considers distance learners as "in-state," which cuts the tuition cost by a lot. I could afford it without loans, as it stands now.

I am studying to take the MCAT this summer, with hopeful acceptance into the class of 2018 - the meteorology program wouldn't start until the fall, so by then I would hopefully be done with the MCAT and studying. That said, I think it's a good option in case I decide to take another year off, and apply for med school in 2014 (I was just offered a great clinical part-time job, we'll see how that goes).

I know Meteorology is wayyyy off the usual beaten path for pre-med's, but there's nothing I would love more than to 1) help treat people and help rid them of the ailments of the human body, and ensure their better health and 2) be able to track storms, perhaps have my own freelance meteorology gig, and be ok with being wrong every once in a while

I know meteorology is a "other science" class on the AACOMAS... and as I stand now, I have a 3.2 sci, 3.72 ns, and 3.42 tot GPA. What do you guys think?

 

[Mosonik]

My childhood dream was to be a storm chaser. But its a hobby, not a career. I applaud your interest in meteorology and wish you the best 🙂

 

[NontradCA]

Aren't you guys realizing the MS is two years that means its 2nd year will overlap with 1st year of med school. This is a bad idea.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Aren't you guys realizing the MS is two years that means its 2nd year will overlap with 1st year of med school. This is a bad idea.

It's actually not allowed from what I understand.

 

[DocGodfather]

I noticed you said that you want to take the MCAT this summer, and enroll in 2018. Make sure you check the schools you want to go to that your score won't expire. If you want to do the MS, then go for it. It's really up to you if you have the time and money to wait several years for medical school. I'm considering doing an master's program, but will be applying for the 2014 cycle to some schools.

 

[Ororo Monroe MD]

Hi there,

I'm an Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Environmental Sciences major which is my school's fancy way of saying meteorology major. If you're you interested in the science behind the storm, which can be some pretty complex stuff, then I say go for the MS.
It seems to me though that you've just got tornadoes on the brain. A quicker, cheaper fix would be to join up with a research group that'll let you go storm chasing with them for 1-2 weeks for a couple thousand bucks 🙂

 

[DrZed]

Eh, I wouldn't. Some schools require letters from the dean saying they support your decision to leave their program to go to medical school. I would just take classes to bring your gpa up if you're that worried, but enrolling in a degree-granting program would bring more hassles than benefits.

 

[calvinhobbes]

Lol wat?