Thank you for your advice. I will be ready for the interview(hopefully).

How many references do we need if we apply for ors? I though it sould be 2 but someone told me we need 3. I'm confused now

undergraduate degree classifications/grade
First: 1st
upper second: 2.1
lower second: 2.2
Third: 3rd

usually need a first or upper second (2.1) for your undergratuate degree for PhD place, or a lower second with a Masters degree for studentships.

I've just graduated with a biology degree where I took modules mostly based in infection and immunity. I'm now looking for PhDs in the field of molecular genetics, which is fascinating but I feel really out of my depth. Aside from reading the relevant papers, has anyone got any tips on how to impress at interviews for these, given that I know little about them?

Thanks imm all help appreciated

You are not being realistic. You are being naive. I am sorry to say this.
Good uni might get you an interview for a research position but its you who has to clear the interview and get the job done.

Hi. I'm in the process of filling out application forms for zoology PhD studentships. They've asked that I fill out a section detailing a research proposal. Given that I have little experience in writing one of these (which I would assume they would know), can anyone suggest what type of thing they want? Thanks

i am a postgraduate in plant breeding. i wanna to do my phd from canada.let me know what is the procedure

Hi everyone!
I'm Swedish, and thinking about doing my PhD in the UK. Could someone please explain what all these numbers, like 2.1 stand for? I know they have something to do with percentage, but of what? I would be very grateful if someone could explain this to me, as I have no knowledge of the British educational system whatsoever.

I would like to start my PhD in jan 2005-since i want to take some time out after finishing my msc. I will be self funding nut am not sure when to apply for a place for next year?

I have a 2:1 and an msc and am finding it very hard to get a place. the competition is tough, A levels matter to some places and alot of applicant have a 1st. But al is not lost!!! I have decided to fund myself and so far have been having more luk with approching it that way :)

I am thinking of applying for a PHd but I dont know if i am eligible. My degree years weer hard which cost me a 3rd Honours (Software Engineering) as a result. I also have an Msc in Computer Security (Pass with Distinction). Do I have any chances of being accpted for a Phd???

I want to go USA for Post Doc. I ahve done PhD from UK but I am Inndia.Could you please let me know some funding for the same

if you are funded by a research council (studenship) you should be able to check with them. In general most studentships allow for a 3 months paid leave but not much else. My advice would be to try and time it to your last year when you are mainly writing up - thats if you are not already pregnant! If you are then Congratulations ;o)

To be realistic, uni reputation is an important factor in future career expectation, which students could never around. There are projects attracting me in many unis and there is always a compromise for a choice.