Sibase Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hello everyone, I have a question regarding admissions to Dentistry in Canada. I have been applying for a number of years in dentistry and I want to plan for my next year in case I am not accepted to a program this year (I am already accepted in a Physiotherapy Master's). How does a Master's degree affect the calculation of GPA/admissions scores, chances to get an interviews, etc? I know in Québec for Université Laval it doesn't count at all. At Université de Montréal, it gives +1 on the CRU. But what about other universities such as Dalhousie, UofAlberta, UofT, etc...? Thank you for your time and help! Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WomboCombo Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hey Marc! I can only speak for U of T, Western, and McGill. U of T: There is a bonus applied to your composite score with a Master's degree. It is unknown how much the bonus is. Western: There is a bonus for Master's degrees. Also, they value their Autobiographical Sketch (of which one component includes research) and the Personal Essays with some emphasis. I would believe doing a Master's degree may also help strengthen your Sketch and provide more perspective for your Personal Essays. McGill: 10% of your overall score pre-interview is based on "academic context" which includes post-Bachelor's degree education. Therefore a Master's degree would be beneficial in this case. However, once again it is unknown how beneficial a Master's would be. Hope this helps - PM me if you have additional questions about the application process! Good luck! Edit: Good catch Waves! Schulich says "Applicants who have completed graduate studies are given bonus points." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waves Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I think Western still has a bonus for masters. It says on their site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futbol99 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I am also debating starting a Master's program this coming fall which is 1-year course based and the application due end of this month. But I am very hesitant about it not being as crucial as other parts of the application required. No research experience in the masters. I finished my undergrad degree and have ~89% average. I am going to re-write the DAT this fall in case the PAT section is a high cut-off for Western (I am not very competitive at U of T due to my gpa). I have just started with research experience but otherwise I believe my EC's are decent for my ABS. I am aiming at applying to Schulich this year so the Masters degree will not count in the application. Plus I worry that it interrupts me in my re-write and potentially interview prep and even excelling in further research. Do you think it is still worth it? I am having second thoughts - would like some insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp99 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Off topic question, but do you know if professional schools use your marks in your MPT program when calculating your GPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1629fan Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 I am also debating starting a Master's program this coming fall which is 1-year based and the application due end of this month. But I am very hesitant about it not being as crucial as other parts of the application required. I finished my undergrad degree and have ~89% average. I am going to re-write the DAT this fall in case the PAT section is a high cut-off for Western (I am not very competitive at U of T due to my gpa). I have just started with research experience but otherwise I believe my EC's are decent for my ABS. I am aiming at applying this year so the Masters degree will not count this year in the application. Plus I fear that it interrupts me in my re-write and potentially interview prep and even excelling in further research. This masters would be course-based and no research experience. 20 grand for a title designation. Do you think it is still worth it? I am having second thoughts - would like some insight. If you're starting a Master's program this fall, and anticipate graduating in Summer 2018, then you will gain status as a "Masters" applicant in this cycle. With that in mind, take a look at the posts on the UofT discussions to see the range of GPAs that have been interviewed/offered admission. Doesn't hurt applying to UofT if you fall close to that range, especially if you do a Master's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futbol99 Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 If you're starting a Master's program this fall, and anticipate graduating in Summer 2018, then you will gain status as a "Masters" applicant in this cycle. With that in mind, take a look at the posts on the UofT discussions to see the range of GPAs that have been interviewed/offered admission. Doesn't hurt applying to UofT if you fall close to that range, especially if you do a Master's! Unfortunately, its 12 months so I would be graduating past the June 30 cut-off. I will definitely look at U of T post. I was just trying to learn about its effect at Western because it seems kind of vague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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