One year Masters before dental school question & advice!

[thelazyvaca]

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[LaughingGas]

whichever would be the easiest to get good GPA.

 

[LaughingGas]

I am assuming you are going to be doing one year track. Usually any of those programs, you will be taking courses with med students, so I don't think it will matter which program you do since all of them can be fairly difficult. Getting a good GPA is more of priority.

 

[giannis]

Do the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology one. I believe that's the one geared towards pre-dent and pre-meds.

 

[thelazyvaca]

Do the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology one. I believe that's the one geared towards pre-dent and pre-meds.

Thank you for the response! I was under the impression that all the programs were used as a stepping stone more or less. Did you read that? Thanks again!

 

[giannis]

Thank you for the response! I was under the impression that all the programs were used as a stepping stone more or less. Did you read that? Thanks again!

I'm not sure of the other ones, but I know an individual who's gone through that program and is now in med school.

 

[thelazyvaca]

I'm not sure of the other ones, but I know an individual who's gone through that program and is now in med school.

Oh okay, I see now. That's good to know! Has he/she said anything about the program?

 

[flosslikeaboss1]

I personally have done a one-year Masters in Biomedical Science and just got accepted! Feel free to reach out with any questions 🙂

 

[Arthur Jeffries]

Hey folks!

I hope all are well during the strange times. I just wanted to post my situation right now to see if any of y’all wouldn’t mind giving me some advice!

I am just about to graduate and I did not gain a seat to dental school this cycle. It left me with a gap year to do something productive. I applied and received a seat at all of Tulane’s one year masters programs. They are programs designed to strengthen the candidate before a professional education. I have an 18 AA (16 BIO, 16 QR), and plan to retake. I have more than enough EC, and look at myself as a potential candidate. My cGPA at graduation will unfortunately be around a 3.30. Considering this, I knew that these masters programs would benefit me in more ways than one.

I guess what I am asking is, other than this, what do y’all suggest I do? I feel I am taking great steps at becoming a good candidate.

Lastly, I would really love to hear what y’all think about the programs. I know it depends on what I enjoy and what I am passionate about. I also know if depends on a ton of other variables. However, with all that aside, what program might prepare/ look good for a dental applicant/ dentist:

Anatomy
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Microbiology & Immunology
Pathology - Cellular Medicine
Pharmacology
Physiology
Medical Genetics & Genomics

I did a one year masters in biomedical science. However it’s more based on the program and it’s success vs. the actual degree. I’m a D3 if you have any questions!