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Can a MSc with pass replace a 2:1 ?

P

I would like to apply for a PhD. As someone who is "lazy" I ended up waiting for the last 2 days before doing my coursework and now I have a MSc with pass (56%). Almost all universities require a 2:1 undergraduate degree. Do I have a chance with a Pass MSc ?

T

You probably could get on a PhD, but why would you want to? You won't be able to be 'lazy' and pass a PhD. You can expect a lot of hard work, consistently, for 4 years. I would think of other options if I were you.

B

Depends on the subject and university - in my university staff are not allowed to accept students without either a 2:1 or a merit at Masters as experience has showed that students who have struggled with earlier degrees are unlikely to complete a PhD. The posts on here also suggest that lab sciences are more open to poorer marks than other subjects.

M

Yes, you can be accepted for a PhD with the pass Marsters. I did, but I got this degree as I was struggling with my English, not because I was not working hard enough. It did not stop me getting a PhD and a permanent academic job. Yet, do you really want to do a PhD if you are lazy? PhDs require plenty of work. Don't waste your time and money if you are going to quit the course out of boredom...

OR try and do it in the last few days-!

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