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To go ballistic on all UK science PhDs because of one disappointmet is very unscientific in my humble opinion. I did ITT, an MA and now I am doing a PhD here in the UK and I am very happy with the quality of education I am getting. My research involves collaboration with a German reserch group and we are always discussing on equal terms. UK unis compare very well with others from the rest of the world. I have friends who are doing PhDs in the US. We get to bounce ideas off each other a lot and we always have an idea what each one is on about.
If one has a grievance, surely every institution has ways of addressing these.
Polymer science is a very dynamic field of research. My research involves synthesising novel polymer materials of certain properties and characterising them. It is a good area, and Spain is a good country academically (from what Andrea told me), so I wouldn't give it a second thought but take it up with relish. Good luck
US unis require GRE. You might also want to do TOEFL to prove English profficiency. But when you took the GRE you must have forwarded your results directly through the computer testing system to at most four US universities. That is my experience. In the UK you might be required to do IELTS for English proficiency. Places are relatively easier to find, but funding is usually the problem. If you have a scholarship from Parkistan it will be easier.
Cheers.
A degree from Zimbabwe is reputable, I was at the UZ years back. But with a 2.2 its almost impossible here (in the UK) to get a studentship because the competition is tight. Like the other person has suggested, you could do a Masters degree and improve your chances from there. I would go straight away and do a Masters degree if I were you. In the US, however you could give it a go. But I'm sure they will look at you more favourably with a Masters.
Good luck with your search.
I think the more experienced you are, be it in academia, industry or any other work experience, the more mature your approach to life becomes. After about 10 years of working (after my MSc) I took up an EdD, dropped out midway and got an MA instead. Now I'm 40 and doing my first year PhD in a field I am very passionate about. So far so good, and I hope it stays that way.
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