I think one the of main motivations I have for going straight into a Phd is the issue of funding. I've heard from other people that funding for a masters is quite difficult, which made me worry! I'm hoping that the studentship I'm doing this summer will open a few doors, and I've looked into the projects they're offering at this university; it all seems to be in a subject area I enjoy. If anyone does have information regarding masters and funding I'd be very grateful! I just want to make the right decision for me; financial and academic!

Thanks Rjb203, I think I can get a transcript with the coursework grades on it so hopefully that would help! I've already secured an 8 week research project this summer, and I was hoping that I could use it to my advantage and make some good connections for the future.

Do you think it is possible to go straight to a Phd without doing a masters first? I'm not sure I could afford an Msc, which is why the Phd route appealed to me more! I'm sick of being a broke undergrad!

Hello everyone, first time poster here!
I'm currently an undergrad studying Cell Biology, and I've just finished the second year. I've been considering doing a Phd for the last year, hopefully a project around genetics, cell physiology and development but I'm fairly flexible, and I've had a look at some of the projects that have been posted on this website, so I'm fairly confident that there's something out there to suit me!

What I'd like to know is the best way to go about applying, what the process entails and any tips to boost my CV over the next year! The majority of my coursework has been high 70s low 80s but I don't know how much my exams this year have affected the overall mark!

Looking forward to any advice you can give me!