Thanks Ann! Sounds very scary at the moment but I guess thats why its a 3 year programme!

Hi, i'm after some advice...i have a 2:2 BSc and i'm on a seperate MRes course at the moment. What are the realistic chances of getting a funded PhD in bioinformatics area?

It depends on your field. In science, a thesis is typically 60,000 to 80,000 words (excluding references and appendices). Each University will have specific guidelines for thesis presentation. Good luck with your PhD!

Cheers Dan B. Mine has a lot 2 do wit stats too, but a bit worried as i have no significance in my tests. So my results section is crap and all i can say in coclusion is i got similar results to x and y

good luck to everyone starting they're phds. I think a good idea would be to take before and after pics!

It is possible to have ur paper at undergrad level published. I got it done, i was first author and 3 others contributed - I presented at a conferece and stuff. I got 88% in my project. The paper wasn't amazing when I look back but it was really difficult to do as well as my actual dissertation. I would say go for it and get your supervisor involved. Good Luck

Do you really think a PhD will just fall into your lap like this?? Go and find one if you want one!

i'd like to spend some time abroad in a foreign country like an American/Canadan or Asian uni while doing my phd. is this possible and how would i go about doing it? would it have to be with a uni which my uk uni already has a collaboration with? i

my field is bio-nanotechnology

Hey guys, I'm just about to start a PhD in Oct and am wondering what I'm getting myself into - how long is your thesis meant to be?

I put my references in a section at the end of my CV, think is the normal place to put them!

I would include the names and contact details of 2 referees - make sure you ask them first if they are willing to provide you with a reference if needed!

Hi, I have two days to go til I hand mine in! Does anyone have any tips for getting good marks? are any there specific things that the markers are looking for? I realise that I'm leaving this a bit late, but every little helps!

Hi, might be interested to know that Sheffield University is 100 years old this year!

I'm getting excited now too. Start at the beginning of Oct so guess I should meybe start to read up on some journals but I don't know where to start! To those who are stating in the next few weeks, let us know how you get on!

Jo x

Oh, and something else, how many references should I include? Should I just write their contact info, or should I ask if they could write something for me, or should I tell my potential "employer" that I can arrange letters of recommendation if he wishes me to?