TAD Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hi everyone, Just a quick question--> I'm considering pursuing a masters. However, the program that I'm interested in is 2 years in length. Can one apply to professional school before those 2 years are up? Or do you have to finish the program. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Depends on the school. Some require you to be done your thesis/defense by the time you start med school classes, others do not. You can "apply" while doing your masters, but you may be granted acceptance only on the basis of completion by a certain date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryn Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 You can *apply* in the duration of your MSc, but only in the final stretch of your degree. i.e. at some schools you will need to show something to demonstrate that you are finishing in the application process and almost definitely (I haven't seen the contrary) at some point before matriculation that you have defended and submitted your thesis. I very seriously highly do not recommend quitting your MSc for any school, even if schools allow it. You leave your supervisor in a bind and you tie up data and funding and all that has gone into the drain. That's...burning serious bridges. Oh, and don't apply in your first year (if they don't indicate that you have to be in your second year to apply) hoping that they will defer your acceptance. Don't bank on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD90.2 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I should point out that I know people who have finished up their M.Sc. during the summer months after 1st or 2nd year of med. It seems to depend on the school and the individual's circumstances. My only suggestion, being on a one year deferral myself, is to be honest with your supervisor. Ultimately, most schools will defer the decision to your boss. ie. if he/she supports your case to admissions in writing, your chance of getting what you want is much higher. The reverse is probably true is as well. You can *apply* in the duration of your MSc, but only in the final stretch of your degree. i.e. at some schools you will need to show something to demonstrate that you are finishing in the application process and almost definitely (I haven't seen the contrary) at some point before matriculation that you have defended and submitted your thesis. I very seriously highly do not recommend quitting your MSc for any school, even if schools allow it. You leave your supervisor in a bind and you tie up data and funding and all that has gone into the drain. That's...burning serious bridges. Oh, and don't apply in your first year (if they don't indicate that you have to be in your second year to apply) hoping that they will defer your acceptance. Don't bank on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkles3288 Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I agree with CD90, if you are not upfront with your supervisor it will bite you in the end. Even when they write your reference leter. They will not be pleased if you neglected to inform them about medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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