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The author discusses the two types of liberal arts intermediate degree, including the Master of Philosophy degree and the Candidate in Philosophy. He states that qualification for the intermediate degree may be identified first by the completion of a course program or by the attainment of a general level of scholarly competence as analyzed by a graduate faculty. He notes that intermediate degree is thought of as a consolation prize for individuals who try for the doctorate and fall short of the mark. He discusses that Master of Philosophy degree is applicable either to a terminal program for a different group of students or as a recognition for doctorate students.

The author discusses the Master of Philosophy Degree at Yale University. He states that so far, only students with the doctorate as their aim have been allowed to graduate study in most departments at Yale. Thus, the expectation is that the graduate students will go directly to the doctorate, taking the Master of Philosophy on the way when they qualify. He mentions that some individuals may find that one the work toward doctorate is interrupted, it may be hard or impossible to resume it again. He discusses that for such individuals, the Master of Philosophy degree should function as an useful and relevant symbol of achievement which can be presented as qualification for certain types of academic appointment.

The article presents news briefs related to life sciences in the U.S. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, will now offer a master of science degree program in biological sciences starting from September 1965. The Library of Congress has established a Federal Library Committee in cooperation with the Bureau of Budget. For a study of migratory birds as potential disseminators of arboviruses, the cooperation of the U.S. ornithologists is required.