Backup Plan

[human instinct]

SO...In the event that Western shows no love, I have two grad programs lined up for me...

A. course based masters

B. 18 months Thesis based Master of Health Services Research (MSc) at UofT

 

Considering that I want to eventually get into a dental school in Canada or US, which program would be a better option?...Interest is not an issue since both programs are of interest to me...

However, I'm leaning towards the MSc as it is a research based program...but the disadvantage is that it would take longer to complete....Any suggestions or ideas?

[smilee]

Hey human instinct, I don't know about Canadian schools, but for American schools I've seen similar threads on SDN debating course-based vs. research-based masters programs. So doing a search on that forum might help you find some answers for American schools.

[freebird]

If you do 18 months, are you even allowed to apply next year? UofT makes you complete your masters, doesn't it? I think the obvious choice is the 1 yr program. Good luck dude.

[juba]

Hey!

I did a research based master's in 18 months. It is highly possible. I don't think that it is a waste of two years to do a master's. Most schools love it. Pick the program that you will enjoy the most otherwise you will be miserable. Just remember you have to finish the program that you start or most schools will reject you.

[Dr.BadVibes]

if dental school is what you ultimately wanna do, then why dont u try and get into dental school asap? every year you waste is years of lost income, and more time to to pay off loans......ur masters will be useless in the future

[CanadaDent]

if dental school is what you ultimately wanna do, then why dont u try and get into dental school asap? every year you waste is years of lost income, and more time to to pay off loans......ur masters will be useless in the future

 

Yes, your Masters maybe useless in the future but it will not be useless when you apply to dental school. So, if dental school is was you want to do then a Masters is a great idea. I don't think two years of lost income should factor in to your decision, in the big scheme things it wont matter.

[Dr.BadVibes]

dude got an interview at Western meaning his stats are definitely good enough to get into a US dental school..........if you do a masters degree and dont apply, ur wasting your time (assuming that dentistry is definitely what you wanna do for the rest of your life)

[mdDave]

Guys so you have any idea how universities both in canada and the states look at masters degrees that are not MSc or otherwise science related? Could doing an MBA potentially help?