Does graduate admissions take undergrad work experience into consideration?

diene18
Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:14:35 +0000

Thanks so much for your reply!

Yes, I actually just started a chemistry internship. I’ll have 2 years into this place by the time I graduate. I’ll mostly be doing Analytical Chemistry but will also be working on some Research and Development projects. I got this job because I did two semesters of undergrad research at my university.

I have no doubt this will be a huge highlight if I decide to apply to a PhD program in chemistry, however I’m worried if I choose to apply to dental school. Because this isn’t related to dental medicine at all, I’m nervous they won’t look at it and be amazed. Of course, I would volunteer/shadow in a dental office before applying, but it isn’t as notable to mention my internship in a dental program as it is for a chemistry program.