Hi,
I (home student but out of UK origin) have just completed my masters from the UK university. I have been supervised by a PhD student for my masters thesis. I had submitted a good thesis but I received least marks in this thesis out of a class strength of 30 which pulled my MSc result to just pass (1% off the merit). The PhD guy also said that I would remember this experience throughout my life. I was looking for a PhD position but I am not sure how to arrange one now. Can anyone please tell whether there is any chance of getting a PhD position in STEM subject (in the current year) after receiving a pass in master.
regards
That is so gutting for you - sorry, I feel your pain. :( I think that in any applications you should always highlight the actual percentage that you got - e.g., in personal statements/cover letters/emails. This could help. Additionally, if you have relevant experience and other things (obviously you did get higher grades in other modules) to boost your application I don't think it is the end of the world in terms of PhD applications. I'd say try to talk to a few different academics in your institution to get more advice. You never know. Good luck.
There's not much difference between a pass and a merit so don't worry about it, the fact is you still have enough for a PhD application so just go for it.
I agree with Tree of Life. The feel your pain was just that it is always annoying to be 1% off something. Best of luck!
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