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Hi guys, I'm currently a final-year student doing BSc Physics in Imperial College London. I have been accepted into two masters programs so far, and I would appreciate any advice/thoughts on choosing. I've been accepted into the University of California Berkeley for M.Eng in Nuclear Engineering (with Fung Fellowship that covers about half of my tuition), and Master of Advanced Studies in Physics in Cambridge University (also with funding). Some things about me: I have had past research experience in medical physics, and I have half a mind to head in that direction, hence the choice of nuclear engineering. I would really love to experience life in the states (esp in California), but I am also thrilled at the prospects of living in Cambridge's beautiful colleges. I don't see myself doing a PhD in the short term, and should be heading towards industry or public sector upon graduation, so I'm more concerned about which program will make me look more attractive to my employers. I'm not sure if the MASt is globally recognised as a masters program, since it is an undergraduate masters (i.e. Part III of the Physics Tripos) instead of a postgraduate MSc or MPhil. Any advice is appreciated!

Hi, does anyone know if the Master of Advanced Studies (MASt) in Physics from Cambridge University (i.e. Part 3 of their Physics Tripos) is recognised in the US? The MASt program is sort of like an undergraduate masters, and I'm wondering if PhD programs/employers in the US will look at MASt and MSc/MPhil applicants differently.

Emailed Clare and got my result almost immediately - rejected. I'm not entirely surprised at the rejection, but I can't understand why they would withhold this information until I email them. Or perhaps she saw my email, got frustrated, and removed my application... In any case, great to hear that you like the department. All the best!

Thanks Argon. Would emailing them piss them off and make them give up my (waitlisted) spot? How did you find the visit anyway?

Hi, has anyone NOT heard back anything from them? I've seen people getting accepted and rejected already, but I still haven't heard anything. :/