The Pharmaceutical Journal; A Weekly Record of Pharmacy and Allied Sciences Volume 7 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... to show that he possesses a sufficient acquaintance with the Latin language to enable him to translate the Pharmacopoeia and physicians' prescriptions, and that he is conversant with the simple rules of arithmetic. The policy of not expecting too much from candidates at present, has been proved by the result, 400 students-having voluntarily passed the examination, many of whom would have resisted it altogether if the ordeal had been too stringent. Cases have come to our knowledge, in which this test of proficiency has deterred some from entering the business, who did not possess even the moderate attainments required, and who, sensible of their deficiency, wisely directed their attention to some other vocation. We hope that it will, in process of time, be found practicable and expedient to extend the course of study required for this examination, feeling persuaded that an elementary acquaintance with physics and mathematics is of great importance, and that some knowledge of the modern languages might be added with advaa-vn. " x tage. Tills, however, will be a subject for consideration when the examination is enforced by Act of Parliament. THE MINOR EXAMINATION. This examination comprises, besides the Latin language, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Materia Medica, and Botany, and it must be passed by all candidates for admission as Associates of the Pharmaceutical Society. In the first place, the candidate is required to read and translate several Latin prescriptions, giving the terminations of the words, with a literal and explicit interpretation of the directions. He must prove, by the facility with which lie performs this elementary exercise, that he is familiar with the technical terms, and the vocabulary of the Latin language, and, consequently, ...