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I had applied for a PhD but haven't heard back.

Thanks braindump and anonymous20 (I'll let you know regarding the choice I make, but yeah in case I do pick UCSD, hope to see you there. What are your options?). Is spending on a MS really worth it? Or would I seem foolish rejecting a PhD for a MS at a better place? And are there opportunities to earn something while doing a MS? Like I did write to a couple of profs regarding RA, but they said they can't provide any. Financial aid is my main concern.

I think I'm in the same boat as you anonymous20. PhD at UT-Austin vs MS at either UCSD or Duke. Really confused. I wasn't sure about doing a PhD while applying thus ended up applying only to 3 PhD programs and thus I feel I should go for a MS and reapply. Honestly, how much does where I do a PhD from matter later on in life, if I want to get into industry? I guess it matters a lot for a career in academia.

Thanks TheChai. I am actually inclined towards UCSD. Heard that the Bioengineering department is excellent.

Hi, I am joining this discussion quite late I am an international student interested in tissue engineering and cardiovascular biomechanics. I am really confused at the moment as to whether I should go for a PhD or MS. I am hoping someone would help me out! Accepted: UCSD(MS), UT-Austin (PhD), Duke (MS), CMU (MS) Rejected: Johns Hopkins(MS), Georgia Tech(PhD)