Which Univ for M.S in Oral Biology

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Which univ is good for M.S in oral bio, with a short duration to complete??

 

[chuckler]

Can anyone suggest me what should I do to cover up my low gpa? Should I do a master of public health or master in oral biology or any relevant pieces of information would be helpful. Thanks

MPH wouldn't help. M.S. in oral biology could.

 

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MPH wouldn't help. M.S. in oral biology could.

Any univ suggestion would be helpful? Does it require GRE?

 

[chuckler]

My advice is that if you take the master from a university which has its own dental school, chances to get into that dental school is bigger.
Yes, M.S.needs GRE. As for MPH, good programs usually require GRE.

 

[osahon7]

MPH wouldn't help. M.S. in oral biology could.

Please say more on the reasons why mph won’t help. Thanks

 

[chuckler]

Please say more on the reasons why mph won’t help. Thanks

MPH is an easy program. You can finish it by two years while some students are able to finish it within one year. You will find you have paid at least 50k and learnt nothing after two years. Not even do a study.
At least OB is a science subject. You are required to take the basic subjects with those Y-1 dental students. Most international students unwilling to take OB is because they DON'T DARE to compete with domestic students. Even though you have a good looking gpa from your home country, and you pass the two exams within the first attempt, do you really DARE to risk the chances of getting into the IDP if you have a low gpa in the OB program?

 

[osahon7]

MPH is an easy program. You can finish it by two years while some students are able to finish it within one year. You will find you have paid at least 50k and learnt nothing after two years. Not even do a study.
At least OB is a science subject. You are required to take the basic subjects with those Y-1 dental students. Most international students unwilling to take OB is because they DON'T DARE to compete with domestic students. Even though you have a good looking gpa from your home country, and you pass the two exams within the first attempt, do you really DARE to risk the chances of getting into the IDP if you have a low gpa in the OB program?

So you mean mph really got no much prospects after graduation? I see! After MS in OB, can one apply for faculty positions jobs?

 

[chuckler]

So you mean mph really got no much prospects after graduation? I see! After MS in OB, can one apply for faculty positions jobs?

For MPH, it is extremely hard to get a job for international F-1. For MS in OB, it is easier to get a temporary teaching position in the school for your OPT period, and what is more important, you are now more qualified to apply for a PhD in the States. With a Master in OB, you have greater chances to apply for IDP and PhD.
Faculty positions are only open for people with a PhD, not Master degree graduates.

 

[osahon7]

For MPH, it is extremely hard to get a job for international F-1. For MS in OB, it is easier to get a temporary teaching position in the school for your OPT period, and what is more important, you are now more qualified to apply for a PhD in the States. With a Master in OB, you have greater chances to apply for IDP and PhD.
Faculty positions are only open for people with a PhD, not Master degree graduates.

wow! This is very exhaustive

 

[Pre Smile]

My advice is that if you take the master from a university which has its own dental school, chances to get into that dental school is bigger.
Yes, M.S.needs GRE. As for MPH, good programs usually require GRE.

Thank you. It was really helpful.

 

[joyjas]

MPH is an easy program. You can finish it by two years while some students are able to finish it within one year. You will find you have paid at least 50k and learnt nothing after two years. Not even do a study.
At least OB is a science subject. You are required to take the basic subjects with those Y-1 dental students. Most international students unwilling to take OB is because they DON'T DARE to compete with domestic students. Even though you have a good looking gpa from your home country, and you pass the two exams within the first attempt, do you really DARE to risk the chances of getting into the IDP if you have a low gpa in the OB program?

Hi I am an Oral Pathologist from India . I am not keen to do the DDS but work as faculty . Is MS oral biology a good way to go ? or apply directly for a PhD
Please give your thoughts
thanx
regards

 

[chuckler]

Hi I am an Oral Pathologist from India . I am not keen to do the DDS but work as faculty . Is MS oral biology a good way to go ? or apply directly for a PhD
Please give your thoughts
thanx
regards

If your profile is good enough (I mean the research background or relevant lab background), then surely to apply for a PhD is more advantageous. MS in OB is for people whose profile is not good enough and willing to pay the tuition on their own (about 40~50k). If you could get an admission from PhD program with a stipend, do not hesitate and go!

 

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Answering the question, Pittsburgh has a good program with a MS and a PhD track. It takes between 2 and 4 years, and requires the GRE. Obviously there are other Universities with similar programmes. But I wonder, what do you mean by short? are you seriously looking for a shortcut? there is not such thing like that. It is not like you take one course, or another, and then, boom! success.

I know that in the UK they have MSc in OB as a 1 year programme. But again, if you intend to use it like a piece of paper to show around HR Departments, I genuinely wish you luck.

Guys, look around the Internet; University websites, Linkedin, whatever. There might be exceptions, but the foreigners that I know by reputation or in person, haven't succeeded on shortcuts. I think you should be reminded that Dentistry is a competitive field, and the purpose of this forums is to offer guidance and support to hopefully make a good decision.

 

[joyjas]

If your profile is good enough (I mean the research background or relevant lab background), then surely to apply for a PhD is more advantageous. MS in OB is for people whose profile is not good enough and willing to pay the tuition on their own (about 40~50k). If you could get an admission from PhD program with a stipend, do not hesitate and go!

Thank you for your reply
will look into PhD programmes. Though my profile is the usual BDS ,MDS ..don't know if its attractive enough to be accepted