Post Bacc and Master's

[Xedfingers]

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Just curious....

Of everyone that is applying to dental schools, if you did do a post bacc or get a master's, where and what did you study??

Can't help but be scared that I don't have a back up plan if all this $$ and time doesn't pan out and I don't get accepted anywhere......

Thanks everyone!

 

[ElDienteLoco]

Sounds like you're east coast...

Check out an MPH program. You can usually finish one in about a year. I have a friend who just finished his at the Medical School at the University of Utah.

UNC has a great program...I plan to do my MPH through UNC while I'm in D-school.

 

[GoGatorsDMD]

There are a few people in my class who did the MPH thing

 

[BOBLJ]

I did the Master of Science program in Biomedical Science at Barry University in Miami, FL. There is a 1 year, 18mo. or 2year program that are actually pretty good. Check out their website. I would recommend this program if you feel like you need additional coursework to bump up our GPA.

 

[RaiderNation]

I did the Master of Science program in Biomedical Science at Barry University in Miami, FL. There is a 1 year, 18mo. or 2year program that are actually pretty good. Check out their website. I would recommend this program if you feel like you need additional coursework to bump up our GPA.

Which one did u do? I actually looked at this program, but it said you need MCAT or GRE scores. Did you have to take the GRE or did DAT scores count?

 

[BOBLJ]

Which one did u do? I actually looked at this program, but it said you need MCAT or GRE scores. Did you have to take the GRE or did DAT scores count?

They accept DAT scores

 

[ISU_Steve]

If I don't get accepted, I'm probably going to get my MS in life sciences here at ISU (which will take about 14-18 mos to complete) and then reapply, although I have given thought to going straight to getting my Ph.D then reapplying to dental school because the Ph.D program at ISU would not take me that much longer than my MS. I guess I don't see a lot of point in doing "postbacc" work if I don't have something to show for it in a very literal and direct sense.

 

[Yah-E]

Any of the Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) programs are all effective. I did mine at Midwestern University at Glendale, AZ (2 academic quarters worth were all I needed to get me into several dental schools).

Below is a list that I would recommend:

Midwestern University at Glendale, AZ (classes with Arizona College of Osteopathic Medical students)
http://www.midwestern.edu/az-biomed/

Midwestern University at Downers Grove, IL (classed with Chicago College of Osteopathic Medical students)
http://www.midwestern.edu/il-biomed/

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL (classes with NSU College of Osteopathic Medical and College of Dental Medicine students)
http://medsciences.nova.edu/

At any of the above Post-Bac programs, they accept DAT scores as the admission test requirement. Also at any of the above Post-Bac programs, if you perform well (at least all Bs), then your chances of getting dental school interview invites will increase tremendously. Highly recommended for low GPA applicants.

 

[Xedfingers]

Thanks to everyone for their input! This is helpful....


Hopefully I will get into DS and I won't have to worry about this!

😀 😀 😀​

 

[IcemanDDS]

Since Fall 04 I have been retaking some classes I did poorly in, as well as some suggested classes that I never took. I'm applying Aug 1 after my summer grades are in, and we'll see what happens. If I dont get in based on the work I've done recently I'll have to look into one of those MS degrees. Only prob is I'll have to relocate BAH!

 

[ISU_Steve]

Good luck Iceman.

 

[IcemanDDS]

Good luck Iceman.

You too buddy! Hey who's that in your avatar?

 

[Mustt Mustt]

Any of the Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) programs are all effective. I did mine at Midwestern University at Glendale, AZ (2 academic quarters worth were all I needed to get me into several dental schools).

Below is a list that I would recommend:

Midwestern University at Glendale, AZ (classes with Arizona College of Osteopathic Medical students)
http://www.midwestern.edu/az-biomed/

Midwestern University at Downers Grove, IL (classed with Chicago College of Osteopathic Medical students)
http://www.midwestern.edu/il-biomed/

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL (classes with NSU College of Osteopathic Medical and College of Dental Medicine students)
http://medsciences.nova.edu/

At any of the above Post-Bac programs, they accept DAT scores as the admission test requirement. Also at any of the above Post-Bac programs, if you perform well (at least all Bs), then your chances of getting dental school interview invites will increase tremendously. Highly recommended for low GPA applicants.

Sorry to bring this thread back up from the bottom but I am really interested in this programs and wanted Yah-E or someone else's view who has gone through this programs. I am currently applying and If I don't get in this year I would most likely do this Masters program. I am doing my undergrad in Bio-Medical engineering and my low GPA is due to eng. classes. If I do masters in this program it would be beneficial and interesting to me as well. Yah-E you said that you only did two quarters right?? How long would it take for you to finish the program. Can you do it in a year. Thanks

My Main question is regarding cost?? They said on website it costs 19K. Now do you get any financial assistance becasue I have 0$ right now. Also, do you get any Assistantship or Graduate Student Instructor jobs that will help you pay for the program. How much exactly you need to borrow for the entire program. If I do this program I would definitely be doing in Downers Grove IL, its just convenient there for me. Thanks

 

[syn_apse]

I got my master's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins. My research involved how the brain processes the syntax of music -- specifically violations of harmonic expectancy. Not really dental related -- but there was a lot of patient interaction and I got to scrub in for neurosurgeries which was unbelievable!

 

[Mustt Mustt]

I got my master's degree in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins. My research involved how the brain processes the syntax of music -- specifically violations of harmonic expectancy. Not really dental related -- but there was a lot of patient interaction and I got to scrub in for neurosurgeries which was unbelievable!

That sounds interesting. Here is the question though. What kind of Jobs can you expect to get with that degree if you don;t get into Dentsitry or decide not to pursue?? Or PhD is the only option after you finish??I know there are many opportunitites of jobs in Pharmacutical industry with Bio-Medical Sciences masters or BME. Reason I am asking this question is that I want to get Masters degree in something practical that gives me an opportunity for Jobs if I want to get one. I just don;t want to do Masters degree just for the sake of Dental School Admission but which will also provide me opportunities for Jobs. I know I want to go to Dental School so bad but it is always a good idea to have plan B. Thanks

 

[syn_apse]

That sounds interesting. Here is the question though. What kind of Jobs can you expect to get with that degree if you don;t get into Dentsitry or decide not to pursue?? ...

Well, I took a job at Johns Hopkins Hospital after I graduated. I can't say if I would have gotten the job without my master's but it did knock me up into a higher pay grade. I didn't apply to anything in industry because wet lab benchwork bores me -- I'd much rather work with patients. Having a master's degree will definitely help you get into dental school, but don't get it for that reason. Do it because you like research and academia!

 

[sidewalkman]

Taking one of these biomedical master's programs can really help you in the clinical research sector. If you have an engineering or social science degree (like I do), you can only get ahead in a few areas of clinical research because you don't have that biological/physical science degree, which is a prereq for so many of those jobs. Fortunately, these biomedical master's programs will accept someone with any major (all you need are the prereqs), so you can get a biological science degree and make yourself look really good to dental schools at the same time.

As far as specific jobs, think clinical research administration, public health, that sort of thing. You should get higher pay with your master's. If you do one with a lab thesis, you could work in a lab too, I suppose. But if you do really well in the program, you should get in somewhere.

 

[Mustt Mustt]

Taking one of these biomedical master's programs can really help you in the clinical research sector. If you have an engineering or social science degree (like I do), you can only get ahead in a few areas of clinical research because you don't have that biological/physical science degree, which is a prereq for so many of those jobs. Fortunately, these biomedical master's programs will accept someone with any major (all you need are the prereqs), so you can get a biological science degree and make yourself look really good to dental schools at the same time.

As far as specific jobs, think clinical research administration, public health, that sort of thing. You should get higher pay with your master's. If you do one with a lab thesis, you could work in a lab too, I suppose. But if you do really well in the program, you should get in somewhere.

Thanks man. I get what you saying. the reason I am inclined for masters is that It will give me a chance for Dental School admission. I can get a job with Bachelors in Engineering but won't help me for D-school. But what you saying makes sense.

 

[alexa03]

Does anyone know of any good Master programs in New York? Would a Master in Clinical Nutrition still help me get into dental school? What master programs would be recommended best? I have heard that a MPH is not as good as a Masters in Cell Biology or Biochemistry, is this true? Would it be best to go for a MBS instead of a MPH? I would appreciate all the help I could get.

Thanks