AnythingbutSTEEL Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 I just finished a degree in Materials Engineering which turned out to be a lot less materials and a lot more metals than I had expected even with a minor in biomedical engineering. After 5 years hating each class more than the last I am finally graduating with a 2.93 CGPA. I've always dreamed of medical school and naively assumed I'd have the grades to get in after an engineering degree if I still wanted. So here I sit wondering what my options are and what is the best option to get where I want. 1. Should I write my MCATS now and am I able to get in with a 2.93 GPA? 2. I have been asked to do a masters degree with a professor in additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metal, something I'm good at but do not overly enjoy. Do I pursue this and then apply to medical school? 3. Apply to a second degree and then to medical school? 4. Give up all hope and accept that the life of metal has chosen me. Additionally information: I'm from Nova Scotia so I know Dalhousie has a lower entrance average but I haven't taken a full course load my whole degree which they require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhominem Posted May 15, 2019 Report Share Posted May 15, 2019 You need to complete a second undergrad to become competitive. HoopDreams 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigoVirgo Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Second undergrad or alternatively going abroad (more expensive+more risk) but even for some international schools a 2.93 may not cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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