qbeta Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Let me preface this by saying that my goal is a PhD and my field in molecular biology. Ideally I would just apply as a PhD candidate. The problem is that I bounced around at different schools before I was studying biology and though I have a high GPA in biology (3.68) and high GRE scores (1510) I have a number of "W" grades due to some health problems (since resolved). My thinking is that it might be easier to get into a program as a Master's candidate and then upgrade into the PhD or go elsewhere for it. I have heard, however, that it can be easier to get in as a PhD candidate. I find this hard to believe due to the fact that the school usually pays your way as a PhD student while Masters students don't get support but I'm open to hearing otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthropologygeek Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 It's easier to get into a masters program for soft sciences and everything besides the hard sciences which its easier to get in a phd program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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