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BYE-LAWS, &C. OF THE 
SECTION VI. 
EXAMINATIONS. 
Each candidate, prior to his examination, must produce certifi- 
cates to the following effect ; viz — 
1. Of having completed his twenty-first year. 
2. On or after January 1, 1848, of having served an apprentice- 
ship of not less than three years to some Member of the College in 
regular practice during the whole of that period. 
3. Of having attended, during two sessional years, Lectures 
delivered at the Royal Veterinary College of London, or Vete- 
rinary College of Edinburgh, or at such other veterinary school as 
may be sanctioned by the Charter : — 
a. The Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Horse, 
and other Domesticated Animals. 
b. Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. 
c. Chemistry, Materia Medica, and Pharmacy. 
4. Of having diligently dissected during his pupillage at the 
College. 
5. Of being able to take off and put on a shoe, to drive the nails 
skilfully, pare out a foot, and search for its diseases ; such certifi- 
cate to be available either from the Professor of the College, or 
from the Practitioner with whom he served his apprenticeship. 
6. Of having conformed to the Rules and Regulations of either 
or any of such schools recognised by the Charter at which he has 
been a Student. 
7. These Certificates, together with the Fee for examination, 
must be delivered to the Secretary at least fourteen days before 
the examination takes place. To all candidates who shall have 
entered the Veterinary Colleges of London or Edinburgh, or such 
other veterinary school as may hereafter be recognised by the 
Charter, on or after January 1, 1845, the Fee shall be Five 
Guineas. From those entered previously, the present fees only 
will be required. 
8. Every person entered at the Veterinary Colleges of London 
or Edinburgh, or such other veterinary school as may hereafter be 
recognised by the Charter, on or after June 1, 1845, shall, after 
having been examined and approved for the Diploma, pay a Fee 
of Five Guineas previous to his admission as a Member of the 
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. 
