Hi people!

I wanted to ask some advice. I graduated 7 years ago with a Biochemistry and Microbiology degree. At the time it felt the right course, however my interest has moved into Physics and I wanted to ask how I would look to change discipline at an MSc level? I have studied an Open University course in mathematics, and have looked at extending my study with OU further but would ideally like to study with an established University. Would my higher education allow me to study an MSc or perhaps a PGdip? What would I likely need to do to have a chance of getting onto an MSc?

Thanks for your help.

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Hi Everyone

Thank you in advance for your time and advice.

Although the title of my post gives it away (I’m sure this is a question often raised) I have finally been given the required boot to sort out my career.

I’ve been working in industry for the last 7 years since graduating with a 2:1 in Biochemistry and Microbiology from The Nottingham Trent University in 2003. I have attempted a number of times to make the move back into academia but have not had the financial security. I now feel ready but am not sure on how best to approach this. There is a lot of information out there on the web but I realised the best source comes from people who have been or are going through the process.

What I would like to ask is how best should I go about preparing and applying for a PhD? I’m conscious that 7 years is quite a time to be absent and wonder whether I should be consider a Masters first to bring me more up-to-date?

Kind regards

Alec