thanx so much guys. Well, I'll keep that at the back of my mind and see how it goes I guess. My work is really important to me and I'll see if the relationship will stand the whole thing- especially the last two years!! Any advice as to what to do in the first few months to give ur supervisor (and myself) a good impression. I've been a rotten procrastinator at times in the past and I really dont want it to affect my PhD.

Thanx guys. He has an MSc but is not a scientist however, he's been supportive about the whole thing. Am just wondering whether a PhD usually puts a strain on relationships. Anyway, the issue am after here is on general advice for new Phd students like me who dont know details of what to expect and how best to "do a PhD" if you get what I mean...

lol....there are no chances for that kind of thing. I am asking because I have a boyfriend.

I just started a self-funded PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine Research last week. I'm still feeling a bit lost. Any advice on how to be a good PhD student? Oh , and another thing...does a PhD affect one's love life?

Can you do a PhD in a project that's not really related to yours? For instance, I studied Human Anatomy, could I do a PhD in Molecular Science?