Episode 3 of 5

First Examinations

When: March 1870
Where: University of Edinburgh
Part of: Edinburgh Seven begin attending medical lectures

In March 1870, the women sat their first examinations in physiology and chemistry, demonstrating their academic progress.

The women sat their first examinations in physiology and chemistry in March 1870. This milestone occurred after their initial matriculation and before the broader campaign for equal rights in mixed classes.

Sources

Edinburgh Seven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-10

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