From UK to graduate school in US

<p>Are there many people who go to Master program of American university after getting BSc in British university? If this is common, what should I do to increase my chance for competitive program? What if I will get MSc in UK and begin PhD program in US? (Is it even possible?)</p>

<p>I’m not sure if it is common but it is not unheard of. Ditto with going to a Ph.D. program after an M.Sc.</p>

<p>Going through the 5 years to get the MSc would probably make you a much stronger applicant for US PhD programs. All of the Europeans I know who are doing their PhDs in the US first completed their MSc (or German equivalent Diplom) before coming for their PhDs.</p>

<p>OK. Is it possible to go to Master program of other university in UK after getting BSc? Or is it more desirable to stay in the same university until getting MSc?</p>

<p>Yes, it is possible. I have done that. Though if you do a masters in the US in the same area you did your undergrad in in the UK, you will end up repeating a lot of stuff. This is because undergrad degrees in the UK are much more focussed.</p>

<p>So, it seems that it’s much better to get MS in UK and then consider grad programs in both UK and US.</p>