Imperial Postgraduate Applications 2012

Anything that keeps me young . I read an article the other day about a guy who did his degree when he was in his late 80's and now at 90 yrs old, he's starting his masters...inspiration! I hope I can do that one day...I want to learn all the time .

US or Europe for me mate....

Okay, I have to just say, I hope you don't take this the wrong way...just be careful that you don't listen to too many people's input, perceptions, experiences, etc. and let it cloud your judgement. I agree that it is valuable to get information and to use this to inform your decision...But, there will always be differing views on the "go to King's" or "go to Imperial"...but you must have a gut feel (or intuition) about what will be best for you. And only YOU can decide this.

If Imperial gives you an interview and if you then get an offer...its going to be even more difficult to make a decision than what it is now. I get the sense that you want to take the King's offer, but like you said, you enticed by Imperial, otherwise you would have paid your King's deposit already.

I personally think that both uni's will offer great opportunities and it will be what you make of it. They are both heavily funded (even in these austerity times) for research and I have seen many PhD offers and research opportunities and even RA jobs at King's over the last year or so. The only difference is that in the world of rankings and league tables...Imperial is ranked higher. For us, its about getting the right supervisor & projects that can have an impact and help us to get onto our research career paths.

My friend, you are in a difficult situation and I hope when the time comes you make a decision that works for you . You are the type of person who will be successful irrespective of where you choose to go.

I have become obsessed and have been asking all my friends and acquaintances if they know anyone who has been to either university.

You are absolutely right mate, opinions are a reflection of an individual’s personal experience and although other people’s notions play an important part in shaping our conception of what’s around us which we don’t know much about, we shouldn’t let them choose for us (if that makes sense).

They are both excellent universities and will provide outstanding teaching. It’s true that Imperial has a better reputation and although I promised myself not to get hung up on that, I guess I may have a little.

It is King’s, it was King’s all along!

Thanks mate, I really appreciate your thoughts, you have been neutral and have given me a clearer perspective of the situation.

Just paid my deposit .

Now, have to decline Birkbeck's offer and I'll have to email King's and tell them not to bother with the interview next month. They took too long with their admissions process. They should have interviewed me weeks ago.

Congrats man!! See you at Imperial during welcome week then! :P MRes BMS isn't it?

Many thanks dude.

Old daddy's coming to town...South Ken that is .

My official offer states MRes BMR, but the admissions tutor for personalised healthcare (PH) stream emailed me to remind me that I'll be aligned to his stream for my projects. I think when I graduate my certificate will read MRes BMR - PH...something like that .

Can't wait to get started man! I found out that I only have a two week induction programme, then its straight into the lab .

You have two months of lectures and stuff right?

I just received an email from King's with confirmation of the date for an interview for their MRes in Translational Cancer Medicine...been waiting for this for weeks (they told me I'd get an interview about 3 weeks ago), but now that I have the Imperial offer, should I go ahead with it?

Any ideas guys?

Shucks...no, its not! Forgot about that. LOL!

I guess I'll have to just decline and withdraw. Thing is I feel bad about this cos I've had emails to and from with the course co-ordinator and she has been so nice and helpful...now I have to tell her I'm not interested any more. That programme only admits 6 people every year, so its sounds quite exclusive.

Yeah mate, I've heard about this Mres, it's very good and extremely competitive (reason why the selection is only made by interview). It’s almost certainly a guaranteed Phd scholarship afterwards and if you are interested in cancer studies is perfect.

However, you have already secured a place at Imperial for a similar Mres, and have paid a non refundable deposit...

Is there any chance at all you could change your mind and consider it in the event your interview was successful and you were offered a place?
If yes, then go for it and see what is all about.
If it's just because you feel bad about the co-ordinator then don't bother mate, because you would just waste your time and theirs
Just send them a nice email or call them up to explain and I am sure they will understand

3 weeks is nothing, he he
I have been waiting since the 2nd April to find out about my Imperial application, although my second reference was only submitted at the end of April.
I know today is the day...Have I decided? Yes, I think so. Just need to pay the deposit but might have to get a large glass of wine to help me do it!

..it was 3 weeks since I found out about the interview in June (and its only in the 2nd week in June)..my application to King's has been coming on since March . Its their loss for taking so long to interview candidates.

Yes, have a glass or two...it will help. Just not too much...I don't want you to pay a double deposit by mistake. Good luck mate.

Imperial's website pertaining to the MRes does say: "Please be aware that the MRes in Biomedical Research receives a large volume of applications each year. Early application is strongly advised."...other than your reference, it seems that it is a very popular course. They must have many applications now.

I just received an email from King's with confirmation of the date for an interview for their MRes in Translational Cancer Medicine...been waiting for this for weeks (they told me I'd get an interview about 3 weeks ago), but now that I have the Imperial offer, should I go ahead with it?

Any ideas guys?

I got this too! I've politely rejected the interview.

Hey G,

I didn't know you applied for this one as well at King's!? Small world hey..

I'll do exactly the same..

Thx mate.

Hello I got an interview chance as well, may I ask what questions did they ask? Thanks a lot! I wish that I could be one of the student in that course!