Can grades affect which laboratory I can join?
Yes. Depending on the university, faculty, or program, grades may be used as an eligibility requirement or selection criterion for laboratory placement, and they can affect placement when many students request the same laboratory. However, some programs also consider factors such as interest in the research, interviews, or completion of required courses, so placement is not necessarily determined by grades alone.
Key points
- Grades may be used for eligibility or to rank applicants when a laboratory is oversubscribed.
- Interest, interviews, and completion of required courses may also be considered.
- Placement procedures and criteria vary by university, faculty, and program.
Things to check
- Check the official information for the relevant university, faculty, or program for the current criteria and when they apply.