I am currently doing an Msc and am doing very well , (should get a distinction) however due to personal problems I only got a 2.2. for my first degree. Is it worth me applying for a phd now , or should I wait until I have my final marks for my Msc .

Any advice would help as have only just decided to try and do a PhD and know very little about what to do

thanks

I have heard that the proposal is the most important thing, whether they let you in will depend more on whether it is feesible etc and if you are doing well in your MSc then don't worry because your references will say so. Undergrad is important though, so i'm not saying it won't matter at all, but i'd definitely say he proposal is the most important thing, given that you have a post-grad. And just apply now, rather than waiting there's no point delaying, i guess there wil be a form that you write your expected grade, or your references will write that you are expected a distincton.