THE medical faculty of the University of Capetown has greatly increased its activities in recent years, and the following account of the conditions under which medical degrees are granited by the University will be read with' interest. Tllhree degrees are granted-nanaely, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.), 'Master of Surgery (Ch.M.), and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). The Univ-er sity also grants a post-graduato diploma in public healtlh (D.P.H.). The entrance examination

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... r the degree of M.B., Ch.B. is the matriculation examination, conducted unitil 1917 by the University of tIme Cape of -Good Hope, and now by the Joint Matriculation Board. Students may enter at the cimmencement of the first telm -(March), which is the method advised, or at the commencement of the third term tJuly). Registration as a medical student is obligatory. The curriculum occupies six years from the date of registration as a matriculated student; alternatively, the degree of B.A., embracing certaiin qualifying courses, may be taken, and thereafter the final four years of the curriculum for the degree of M.B., Ch.B. Medical students attend the Somerset Hospital, where clinical instruction is given by the honorary medical staff. A fee of ten guineas entitles a student to a perpetual ticket to the hospital. No candidate can be admitted to -the degree of M.B., Ch.B. until he or she has attained the age of 21 years. University residences for both men and women students are provided. Students not living with their parents or guardianis must satisfy the aukhorities that they are residing at houses approved by their parents or guardians. Curriculuin for thte Degree of M.B., Ch.B. The courses for the first professional examinatioin and the minimum number of hours to be allotted to lectures and practical work in the several subjects are: botany special, 60 hours; zoology special, 80 hours; physics special, 120 hours; inorganic chemistry specials 150 hours; anatomy I, 200 hours. The courses in anatomy I, physics special, and inorganic chemistry special extend over fouir terms, those in botany special and zoology special over two terms. The courses for the second professional examination are: organic chemistry special (extending over two terms), anatomy II, physiology and physiological chemistry I. The courses for the third professional examiation are: bacteriology, pathology and pharnmacology; a course in psychology is also required. in the final professional examination the courses are: medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and gynaecology, public health, medical jurisprudence, and toxicology, and courses in the following special subjects: ophthalmology, psychological medicine, venereal diseases, skin diseases, diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, and diseases of children. In the fourth year the couirses for candidates wlho begin at the commencement of the academic year are: (a) in the first two terms, principles and practice of surgery, clinical surgery (surgical dressership), revision anatomy, obstetrics, anaestlietics; (b) in the second two terms, surgery, clinical surgery, obstetrics, practical and clinical obstetrics, anaesthetics, and medical jurisprudence and toxicology. The courses for the fifth year are: (a) for the first two terms of the calendar year, principles and practice of medicine, clinical medicine, gynaecology, practical and cliiiical obstetrics, public health, and vaccination; (b) for the second two terms, principles and practice of medicine, clinical mcdicine, practical and clinical obstetrics, gynaecology, infectious diseases, psychological medicine, vaccination, and leprosy. In the sixth year the courses are: clinical medicine and clinical surgery, operative surgery, practical gynaecology and practical obstetrics (not fewer than fifteen cases), ophthalmology, diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, psychological medicine, diseases of children venereal diseases, medical ethlies, skin diseases, and, in addition, optional courses in tropical medicine and radiology. The final professional examination consists of two parts. Part I: (a) medical jurisprudence and toxicology, and (b) public health. Thes may be taken separately. Part II: (a) medicine, (b) surgery, (c) obstetrics and gynaecology, (d') ophthalmology, psychofogical medicine venereal diseases, skin diseases, diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, and diseases of children. A candidate may not enter for the second part of the final professional examination unless he has completed the first part. Before being admitted to the degree of M.B., Ch.B. each candidate is required to subscribe to the following declaration: " I, A.B., solemnly declare that as a graduate in medicine of theUniversity of Capetown, I will exercise my profession to the best of my knowledge and ability for the good of all persons whose health may be placed in my care, and ror the public weal; that I will hold in due regard the honourable traditions amid obligations of the medical profession, and will do nothing inconsistent therewith; and that I will be loyal to the University and endeavour to promote its welfare and maintain its reputation."