Cambridge MPhil in Planetary Science and Life in the Universe
Hi,
I am currently in the 2nd year of my studies at a well-known Russell Group university, studying Theoretical Physics. In my first year, I achieved an average of 75%. I want to study MPhil in Planetary Science and Life in the Universe at Cambridge, but I am unsure if this is a good enough grade to get in - is there anyone here, be that current students or otherwise, that can give me guidance on this please?
I am also predicted to get a First in this year as well.
And is anyone able to tell me what other things that interviewers would look for in order to make me stand out?
Thanks you so much in advance for the help
I am currently in the 2nd year of my studies at a well-known Russell Group university, studying Theoretical Physics. In my first year, I achieved an average of 75%. I want to study MPhil in Planetary Science and Life in the Universe at Cambridge, but I am unsure if this is a good enough grade to get in - is there anyone here, be that current students or otherwise, that can give me guidance on this please?
I am also predicted to get a First in this year as well.
And is anyone able to tell me what other things that interviewers would look for in order to make me stand out?
Thanks you so much in advance for the help
Reply 1
I got an average of 76 and got an Mphil, so its enough, you need to show engagement in the topic. Volunteering, writing, what you plan to do with the Mphil
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by andrew.boardmanI got an average of 76 and got an Mphil, so its enough, you need to show engagement in the topic. Volunteering, writing, what you plan to do with the Mphil
Hi, thanks for the message!
I'm assuming you're saying you got an offer for this speciifc MPhil, Planetary Science and LITU at Cambridge?
Thanks
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by AnonymousHi, thanks for the message!
I'm assuming you're saying you got an offer for this speciifc MPhil, Planetary Science and LITU at Cambridge?
Thanks
I'm assuming you're saying you got an offer for this speciifc MPhil, Planetary Science and LITU at Cambridge?
Thanks
No I got an Mphil by thesis in Zoology, my offer requirement was to get a 2:1
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by andrew.boardmanNo I got an Mphil by thesis in Zoology, my offer requirement was to get a 2:1
Hi,
Thanks for this - did you get in for MPhil for Zoology at Cambridge?
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by AnonymousHi,
Thanks for this - did you get in for MPhil for Zoology at Cambridge?
Thanks for this - did you get in for MPhil for Zoology at Cambridge?
Yes with the Insect evolutionary biology and genomics lab
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by andrew.boardmanYes with the Insect evolutionary biology and genomics lab
That's great info - thank you!
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