i am currently an undergrad and am being realistic with myself about my chances of getting into dental school. i'm wondering what masters programs in particular i should get into? is it possible to even be considered in a dental college with a non-sci masters degree?
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If you're being 'realistic', presumably meaning you think your chances at gaining acceptance into dental school are somewhat low, then you should pursue a Masters in whatever you enjoy. Then, you have a better chance at excelling in the Masters program, and you also might be exposed to other career options that you may want to pursue if worse comes to worse, and you don't get accepted into dentistry.
If you are lacking in GPA and coursework , but have fulfilled the prereqs and want to go the masters route, you should go into a health or dentistry related field
examples would be public health, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, physiology, neurobiology, craniofacial
anything else would not make you a better candidate if your gpa is already lacking
graduate work does not improve your dental application GPA. it only shows accomplishment.
if you deviate too much from dentistry, and dont have a strong predental case, you will just be wasting your time
examples would be public health, biotechnology, biology, microbiology, physiology, neurobiology, craniofacial
anything else would not make you a better candidate if your gpa is already lacking
graduate work does not improve your dental application GPA. it only shows accomplishment.
if you deviate too much from dentistry, and dont have a strong predental case, you will just be wasting your time
What are Post-Baccalaureate Programs?
There are three types of post-baccalaureate programs. The first type is intended for career-changers, who completed little to no science coursework during college and now wish to fulfill the requirements necessary to enter medical school. The second type of post-baccalaureate program is designed for those who wish to enhance their existing academic record to increase the likelihood of acceptance to medical school, typically re-applicants. Some of these enhancement programs are master's degree-granting, while others are not. "Special Master's" programs exist that allow students to earn a degree in the medical sciences. Medical schools offer these programs, admitting students who were nearly as qualified applicants as those that were admitted. "Special Master's" program students may complete first-year medical school courses, but cannot typically apply transfer credit toward their MD.
The third type of post-baccalaureate program is specifically geared toward under-represented minority students, economically or educationally disadvantaged students, or individuals otherwise under-represented in health-related professions.
Within each type of post-baccalaureate program there is also a great deal of variation between institutions. In addition to purpose, programs differ in admission requirements, size (selectivity), length, tuition, and financial aid available.
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