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Hi all! I've just received the mark for my MSc research project, and to say I am disappointed is an understatement. I have been given 65% which at my uni is a low merit (merit equals 65% to 75%).
My question is, is this likely to spoil my chances of getting on to a funded PhD? Although my average for the other modules is about 70% I feel that this mark really spoils my chances, especially given that the mark for a research project is one that potential supervisors are likely to consider the most important in terms of evaluating the ability of a candidate.
Any thoughts/experiences gratefully received!
Wow-i don't think i could handle doing two MScs!!! I'm impressed. At the moment i am hoping that an opportunity will come up to do a phd doing what i'm doing for my MSc (which my supervisor has hinted), and that having already done the research for a year i would stand a good chance (of course, this is by no means guaranteed!) It is a topic i'm really interested in so i'm keeping my fingers crossed. What is your Phd looking at? Thanks for all the advice, i have actually started writing the essay now which is a start......
Ok, ta....at the moment i'm not considering doing stage 2 as we have had a series of rather disheartening careers talks...am considering doing a phd as i'd like to get into the research side of things more than anything. I think my main problem is that i set myself too high standards which results in stressing me out to the point of not being able to focus on the task in hand. I did well in my undergrad (1st), and am currently averaging a high merit, but am concerned that because the main criteria for Phd selection seems to centre around academic achievement,after factoring in exams my marks may significantly drop, and thus i won't be able to compete with candidates with much better marks! Anyway, sorry for woffling on.
Hi Pineapple,
Thanks for your reply-it is helpful to know that i'm not the only one struggling with this-i always think i'm too lazy and don't deserve to be on the course. Out of interest, when you refer to the stage 2 are you talking about the doctorate in health psychology? (I am doing stage 1 at the mo)
First and foremost, as i am new to this forum i'd like to say hi to everyone!
I am basically suffering a severe lack of motivation at the moment which i think is due to the fact that i have a total of 3 essays, 2 presentations and 4 exams to revise for in under 2 months! I am in complete denial about this fact and am continually seeking ways to avoid working (probably why i'm on this forum!).
If i don't get my head down i know i will fail! Any advice or tips from others who have been in a similar situation would be gratefully received!
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