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indicated above. Examinations: (i) A test of clinical knowledge 

 and ability; (2) three examinations, one at the end of each year of 

 scholastic work. Medical students who present twelve "inscrip- 

 tions" are admitted to the examinations for the "diplome de 

 chirurgien-dentiste," with complete exemption from the first of 

 these examinations if they complete successfully the two years of 

 clinical work. Expenses involved: The fees in the various in- 

 dependent schools of dentistry vary from 1000 to 2500 francs for 

 the three-year course; fees for examinations and diploma, 250 



francs. 



Diplome de Sage-Femme. These diplomas must be produced 

 by all women who would practice the art of midwifery in French 

 territory. 



C. Degrees and Diplomas in the Sciences. 



The degrees and diplomas of the State, earned under the Faculties 

 of Sciences, are the " Certificat d'etudes physiques, chimiques et 

 naturelles" (P. C. N.), the "Certificats d'etudes superieures de 

 sciences," the " Licence," the "Diplomes d'etudes superieures de 

 sciences," and the "Doctorat es sciences." 



Certificat d' Etudes Physiques, Chimiques et Naturelles (" P. C. N. ") . 

 Open to French students who present the "baccalaureat," or the 

 "brevet superieur," or the " Certificat d'etudes primaires supe- 

 rieures," or the "diplome de fin d'etudes de 1'enseignement secon- 

 dair des jeunes filles." Foreign students who have not obtained 

 the "baccalaureat" may work for this certificate by obtaining an 

 equivalence therefor. However, all students, foreigners as well as 

 Frenchmen, who desire, by presenting this certificate, to become 

 candidates for the degree of "docteur en medecine" conferred by 

 the State, must absolutely be provided with the "baccalaureat 

 francais." Prescribed course: A year of study involving four 

 "inscriptions;" examinations at the end of the year. Expenses 

 involved: Inscriptions and laboratory fees, 220 francs; examina- 

 tion, 85 francs. 



Certificats d'fitudes Superieures de Sciences. The number and 

 nature of these certificates vary according to the Universities. In 

 the sections devoted to the various Faculties of Sciences in the 

 hand-book published by the Office National des Universities et 

 Ecoles Francaises or in the "Livrets de 1'Etudiant" published by 

 each University, will be found a complete list of the certificates 

 conferred by each Faculty. Conditions of admission: These 



