Cambridge 2015 Postgraduate Entry

I submitted my application a few days ago, just waiting on referees. Although it depends on each department, how long on average does it take to get a final decision?

I submitted my application a few days ago, just waiting on referees. Although it depends on each department, how long on average does it take to get a final decision?

What are you applying for? Some of us might be able to give you personal timescales, etc.

Ah, cool.

MPhil in Medical Science at the Cancer Research Institute.

And does it interview..?

I'm not entirely sure. No interview is indicated on the website. I'll have contact the department to be sure.

(Btw, I managed to get in touch with the PI )

I was quite surprised by it. But then again, I hold an MD and am doing in MSc in engineering, been first author several times etc..., so maybe they went like: another doctorate? if you have to, crazy person...

All my friends who applied for PhDs got 67% and over...it was just me opening my offer going..oh, alright

I know i have been nominated for funding...but no word back yet, so at the moment is is just a nice idea :-)

good luck all of you!!!

With that background I'm surprised you didn't just get an unconditional offer...

Hi Everyone - had a question regarding the Cambridge postgrad self-service admission website...
After you submit your application, the website says you have 14 days to submit the necessary documents (i.e. reference, statement of interest etc.)
I just wanted to check if anyone knows whether this deadline is absolutely binding? For example if you fail to upload all documents by then they will automatically withdraw your application?

From reading the FAQ -- it appears that it's not binding as long as you submit well before the course deadline?


Background -- referee told me he has submitted online but I still don't see it showing up on self service. I am currently working overseas and will need time to reach my professor.

Thanks in advance

Speaking of grades, does anyone know of a website or way to work out how international grades correspond to the UK system of firsts, 2:1 etc?

My last reference for the MPhil in International Relations and Politics came in on the 8th, one day prior to the deadline, and I uploaded my last supporting document on the 9th hours before the deadline. Today, Sunday the 11th, my application status still reads: "Awaiting consideration by the department". Is this normal two days post-deadline? I was hoping to find it "under consideration" at this stage.

I did send the application in very late. I hope that this (and the fact that it hasn't been viewed yet) won't disadvantage me in terms of a place and funding.

It was only uploaded on Friday! - not a chance they'll have looked at it over the weekend.

It is perfectly normal to remain at this stage from a few days to a few months. The Cambridge system is hugely unpredictable. Be patient

Hi Jancta, thanks for the message! You have made me feel better, I am not familiar with how the application process works, so to know that it is perfectly normal to not see a change in status after a couple of days is a relief.

Hi Jancta, thanks for the message! You have made me feel better, I am not familiar with how the application process works, so to know that it is perfectly normal to not see a change in status after a couple of days is a relief.