At the completion of this course, the students should be able to:

1. Describe the basic pathological processes and concepts in terms of pathogenesis and morphological changes in tissues.
2. Describe specimen collection, transport, and proper handling regarding histopathological, cytological investigations, as well as haematological and chemical pathology.
3. Describe the aetiopathogenesis and pathological changes associated with disorders in the cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, genitourinary, endocrine, locomotion, and central nervous systems.
4. Explain the association of morphological changes with basic clinical features.
5. Explain the pathological basis of clinical features of diseases affecting the above systems.
6. Explain the basis of the applications of basic laboratory investigations in the diagnosis and management of diseases in these systems.
7. Explain the basis of blood grouping, compatibility testing, indications, and the principles of managing transfusion reactions.
8. Interpret the results of haematological tests in the context of the overall clinical picture of the patient.
9. Analyze the mechanisms of common disease processes involving blood cells (red cells, white cells, platelets) and the coagulation system.