Ogriv, Its the same for any subject!


I find some scientific papers hard to understand so its a matter of makin sum notes and googling things that you dont quite understand! It does get eaiser with time because its a gradual increase in your learning!!!

Hi George,

I am pretty sure that with grades like yours you shouldnt have any problems getting into the Masters! I got a 2:2 in a science related field and still got in for an MSc.
I think you should apply to more than 1 course in case you dont get your first choice!!

Best of luck and let us know what happens!

Thnk u Fifi and rexy!

Its good to hear views from others within the same field!
Im hoping to get the TB project that i mentioned because that involved lots of moelcular techniques and microbiology stuff! I guess i need to make use of the time in the lab once i start my project!

Also about the health stuff.... Ive made an appt with the doc to have a check up ( he thinks my asthma may be causin me breathing problems so hes changing the type!)
I also went to advice centre in uni who want to apply for funding for me so i can buy software to help with typing just by speakin into it! My right shoulder leaves me in agony with constant use!

A lil advice to everyone...dont delay using university services as they can help you alot to ensure u get the best out of your uni life!!!

Thanks for ur reply Hazyjane... I guess i was pretty vague ( in my defence it was my first thread/post!) so i'll try to be more specific now.
Apologies if im still being vague!

1. GP: I have been to the GP but he says everything is fine ( except for my newly acquired asthma). I didnt mean to solicit medical advcie form people but i just wanted to know if anyone in post grad end up feeling run down too. one girl on my course said today that she lacks motivation to turn up for lectures and that she constantly feels tired now. Just wondering if its some weird thing about being a post grad coz i used to be really perky as an undergrad!

2. I will take ur advice and speak to the supervisors.

3. Ultimately im not fussed about where I work. all I want to do is gain experience in Microbiology ( which is my BSc and MSc).
I know i dont want to end up working in a hospital as i find it tedious AND hate how everything is about saving money rather than helping people.
I have been searching for jobs as a lab assistant (bottom of the ladder) in Scientific companies and universities, as I know its unrealistic to aim higher until i gain relevant laboratory experience.


I dotn mind if who ever replies doesnt answer all three Qs...but any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Ask what would she rather her "taxes" be used for? Point out the good of what ur doing! At least the money is going to good use and not ending up in the hands of benefit takers sitting around smokin and drinking all day!! lol

If that dont work tell her it wasnt her tax money...it was some one elses!!

Sorry to hear of ur troubles!

I woudl strongly suggest that you make a complaint about this, mentioning the fact that a policy has been in place to ensure all essays are marked within the time frame. Also seeing as you have already marked the esaay, inform them under no circumstances will you be remarking someones work due to some one elses imcompetence. Its unfair for one person to pick up the slack and allowing other peopel to slack off especially when your not well!!

Hope all goes well with the biopsies!

Hi fellow Msc students!
I hope everyone is enjoying their subjects. Im enjoying my MSc which is pretty relaxed...almost like a BSc!!

I just wanted to post a few things and see what everyone else thinks.

1. I noticed some people saying that they become really tired when studying. I have a similar problem except im tired all the time and find it hard to get out of bed. When i check my BP its always 90/60 (sumwhere along that line). My joints also ache alot especially right arm and shoulder. Oh and im always breathless even after taking my asthma pump ( acquired asthma since last year) Whats wrong with me? Im worried that there might be something really wrong with me!!!!

2. I have been given a choice of project titles that i need to look at and choose to research. Im leaning towards one called "ID of regulators of gene expression in M. tuberculosis". It says moecular & microbioloigical techniques will be used......
I dont really have a lot of practise as my BSc hardly involved any practice and im worried that i wont be able to do anything and fail my project. I want to know how much support is given when carrying out an MSc project??

3. What are the job prospects like after completing an MSc??? I have been looking around at jobs but everyone wants experience which i dont have.

Ultimately I am confused about where im going and what im doing! Any advice on any of the questions would be greatly be appreciated.