Still nothing yet, no rejections, but no offers of interview

I am a MRes student, at near distinction level (though its hard to tell with only a few marks back). Though i fear i wont get a PhD studentship because of my undergrad 2:2 (hence why im doing the masters). Despite glowing references, i fear that any biomedical research group looking at my cv will cast me out of hand.

any kind words or help?

Dear ladies and gents, thankyou for starting to read this.

To cut a long story short, I wish to do a PhD in the area of my current undergrad degree (biochemistry), my results last year (2nd year) were not as I had hoped (or to be frank, how much I prepared for them) giving me a mid 2:2. My refrences are both glowing (according to them anyway) and they both concur that it is extremely likely that i can get a 2:1. (consequently in no lab, work have i got below this grade)

Now, there is a PhD in the school with a brilliant supervisor, (who ive talked to a bit about the project, although i had a bit of a "deer in headlights" moment), which is hotly competed for. For this I need an edge.

Also, just incase i don't get an 2:1 or even if i do, is there a place that does mRes, with less than £8K tuition fees?

thankyou.