<p>I understand a Master's degree is not known to be particularly helpful for medical school admissions, but would you go as far as to say that it would be a harmful for an applicant?</p>
<p>I majored in the biological sciences as an undergrad (haven't graduated just yet) and have been absolutely intrigued with some of the biomaterials classes I've taken in the past year. I would like to do a 2-year Master's program in a more specified field like Bioengineering or Biotech, and possibly do some advanced research in the field before applying to medical school.</p>
<p>This is purely out of my interest in the field, but I am a bit concerned that this might hurt my chances at medical school admissions, as many of my peers tell me it is unheard of to go on for a Master's degree before medical school.</p>
<p>It would not hurt you, that sounds ridiculous. </p>
<p>However, you are going to probably take on a lot of debt going to medical school. Unless you come from a wealthy family it would seem foolish to rack up other debt prior to even starting med schools. Most masters programs offer nearly 0 financial aid.</p>
<p>I'm not from a ridiculously wealthy family, but I am fairly sure I will be able to get my parents to support me with this decision. I also intend to work as a part-time research associate at a medical center, so that might cover a little bit of the cost. I was just concerned if a master's wouldn't be a wise choice for a prospective med student.</p>
<p>bluedevilmike, I take it then that you know a good amount people in medical school who've done their masters?</p>