CLASS I. Bathgate, James C. Lindsay, Thomas M.

CLASS II. Thorburn, Wm. D. Rabagliati, Andrea.

Names of those who, by passing the Ordinary Examinations, obtained

In addition to the above, 10 Candidates passed the Ordinary Examinations in the three Departments, but without taking the Degree.

At the Examination in October 1870, 28 Candidates obtained Certificates in the Department of Classical Literature, 9 in the Department of Mental Philosophy, and 12 in the Department of Mathematics.

At the Examination in April 1871, 18 Candidates obtained Certificates in the Department of Classical Literature, 55 in the Department of Mental Philosophy, and 48 in the Department of Mathematics.

* Omitted in Calendar for 1870-71.

Graduation in Science.

Two Degrees in Science are conferred by the University of Edinburgh, viz.,-Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), and Doctor of Science (D.Sc.). Both these Degrees are conferred in Physical and Natural Science and Engineering. The Degree of Doctor of Science only is conferred in Mental Science and Philology.

REGULATIONS AS TO DEGREES IN SCIENCE.

SECTION A.-Physical and Natural Science.

1. Candidates for a Degree in Physical and Natural Science must give proofs of having received a liberal education by being either

(a.) Bachelors or Masters of Arts, by examination, of British or recognised Colonial Universities.

(b.) Bachelors or Doctors of Medicine of British or recognised Colonial Universities.

(c.) Holders of two Departmental Certificates in the Faculty of Arts of this University.

(d.) Matriculated Students of the University of London.

Or, failing any of these qualifications, the candidate must pass a Preliminary Examination in any two of the following groups of subjects, with one subject in each of the two remaining groups:

1. English, Latin.

2. Greek and French, or two Modern Languages.

3. Arithmetic, Mathematics, Mechanics.

4. Logic, Moral Philosophy.

Candidates who have satisfactory Class Certificates on any of these subjects from Professors in the Faculty of Arts of this University, sanctioned by the Dean of the Faculty, will be exempted from Examination on the subjects so certified.

2. They must also produce evidence of attendance on Classes embracing the subjects included in the Science Examination which they purpose to undergo.

3. The attendance on such classes must extend over three Academic years, one of which must be passed at the University of Edinburgh, the other two years either at this University, or

at Universities or Institutions* recognised by and approved by this University.

4. Each Academic year must be constituted by attendance on at least two Science Classes.

5. Every Candidate for a Degree in Science must be a matriculated Student of the University for the year in which he appears for Examination.

6. For the Degree of Bachelor of Science, there are two Examinations, conducted by written questions, as well as orally and practically.

7. The First Examination for B.Sc. is as to the general knowledge of the Candidate on the following subjects, viz. :—

MATHEMATICS.

NATURAL PHILOSOPHY.
CHEMISTRY.

ZOOLOGY, including COM-
PARATIVE ANATOMY.
BOTANY.

8. The Examinations in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy take place on the days of Examination for these subjects, announced in the Regulations for Graduation in Arts.

9. The Examinations in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany, take place at the same time as the examinations on these subjects, announced in the Regulations for Graduation in Medicine.

10. Masters of Arts will be exempted from Examination in Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.

II. This Examination is called the First Bachelor of Science Examination, and is Compulsory on all candidates who do not possess the following qualifications:

(a.) Masters of Arts who have taken honours in the Natural Sciences in this University.

(b.) Bachelors and Doctors of Medicine and candidates for these Degrees, who have taken honours in the Natural Sciences at their professional examinations in this University, and who have also passed with credit in higher Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Greek, and Logic or Moral Philosophy, in their extra-professional or preliminary examinations. (c.) Holders of certificates from the classes devoted to the above subjects in Science in the University of Edinburgh, shewing that the candidate obtained, at least, 80 per cent. of the available marks during the Session. Any subject cleared by such a certificate will be omitted from the written examination.

* The Institutions to be approved of by the University must be of a high class, such as the Royal School of Mines, London, the Ecole des Arts et Metiers, or the Ecole des Mines, Paris.

12. The Second B.Sc. Examination is divided into the following groups, one of which must be professed by the candidate :

(a.) THE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES,

(6.) THE PHYSICAL EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES,

(c.) THE NATURAL SCIENCES,

SHigher Mathematics,
Natural Philosophy.
SExperimental Physics,
Chemistry.
Zoology, Botany, Phy-
siology, Geology.

13. The Examinations in the first two of these departments will take place at the same time as the Examination for the Degree of M.A., and on the last at the same time as the Examination for the First M.B. Professional Examination.

14. A Candidate who has passed the First B.Sc. Examination may proceed to the Second, after an interval of six months.

15. A Candidate who has passed the First and Second B.Sc. Examinations will be recommended to the Senatus for that Degree, which will be conferred at one of the usual times appointed for giving Degrees.

16. A Candidate who has received the Degree of B.Sc. may proceed to that of Doctor of Science, after a lapse of twelve months.

17. A Candidate for the Degree of D.Sc. must profess one of the above mentioned sciences, of which he will be expected to have a thorough knowledge.

18. The Degree of D.Sc. will not be conferred on any Candidate who has not completed his 21st year.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS FOR 1871-72.

I. Preliminary Examinations will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, 17th and 18th October 1871; and on Tuesday and Wednesday, 20th and 21st March 1872, at 10.30 o'clock A.M. Examination on Tuesdays.-English, Arithmetic, Mechanics, Greek, German, and other Languages.

Examination on Wednesdays.--Latin, Elements of Mathematics, French, Logic, and Moral Philosophy.

English.-A portion of an English author must be written to dictation; the grammatical construction of one or two sentences must be explained; the grammatical errors in a sentence ungrammatically composed must be pointed out and their nature explained; and the derivation and definition of a few English words in common use must be given. (See Bain's "English Grammar," and Angus "On the English Language.")