To be honest, if you have a first on your CV then why should it make any difference? MSc are not frowned upon if they are done for good reason, like as a means to convert to a new discipline (like yourself). If you choose a good MSc which allows you to learn the lab techniques as well as the theory, then i cant see any probs.

I suppose yes-I also applied for med-so yes I ant to be Dr

if you are not sure about either u are obviously not really out for med, you would know if that was what u really wanted to do--lokks like you just want the title Dr!

doubt it but let me know how you get on,

I'm doing Chemistry+Pharmaceutical&Forensic Science. I enjoy the molecular-biology parts best. If I would like to do a PhD in molecular-biology. Is a conversion MSc to a biological subject any good? I was advised that BSc-MSc-PhD doesn't look good-it suggests a poor BSc, the MSc was needed to do a PhD. I'm on my way to a first, and would like to do a masters before I decide about PhDs. Does a MSc really look bad? Will changing subject direction be frowned upon? Will this hinder chances of getting a PhD studentship?

I am an Iranian researcher interested in environment .I graduated from T.M.U university in chemical engineering (M.S degree) have the experience of working among a group of research for 5 years. I would be thankful if you help me find Ph.D with grant or sponsor or scholarship

my paf to nehru trust was
regretted. can we apply
direct to board of graduate
studies, university of
cambridge and to cambridge
trusts for scholarships.
(for students from India)

PAF sent to NEHRU TRUST FOR
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY

I've just left industry to do a phd so can tell you what current phd salaries in industry are. Smaller companies pay 25K plus to start. Bigger ones like glaxo start you off on 30K and are likely to go up quicker and by more. Worth it eh?????
Academics get less - about 21K for a new lecturer.

Hello mate, for a post doc position, you're looking at around 20K starting, which may go up after you have a bit more experience and a few positions under your belt. As for industry, well you are likely to get a bit more, say around 25K after a PhD. What an academics pay is i dont really know - my supervisor drives a big fat BMW so im assuming he's comfortable!

i have completed my MSc.Environmental management from university of derby ,UK. i would like to do Phd. in Environmental field, i am a overseas student , can i get funding phd in UK.
thank you

After finishing a phd how much will the salary be to start with? I am wondering whether its worth it or not!

Last weeks New Scientist has an excellent careers pull-out, which contains some pretty useful information about covering letters etc. You may be able to get it online by now, or if not its probably still around in the shops.

Me too, i am looking for a PhD position in one of the well recognised university in UK. i finished MSc. in biomedical sciences ( Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)with honor. i would like to do PhD in Bioinformatics . Funding is not problem because my institute will covers all the fundings.

i want to apply 4 a phd in Comuter sciences... but expenses r so high that i cannot afford it..so plz suggest me how and where should i have to apply ????reply me at this [email protected]