At the end of the course, the student should be a

• Scholar and a scientist and be able to:
  1. Explain biological, psychological and social factors that affect human behaviour in  health and illness;
  2. Discuss basic ethical values and legal issues related to psychiatry and apply them in necessary practical situations;
  3. Summarize  principles of promotion of mental health and prevention of mental illnesses in a community and specific populations;

• Practitioner and be able to:
  1. Apply basic scientific knowledge of psychology, sociology and psychiatric phenomenology in a wide range of clinical situations;
  2. Diagnose and rationally manage a defined range of psychiatric disorders in Sri Lanka;
  3. Provide comprehensive and personalized care for mentally ill in primary health care;
  4. Demonstrate communication skills, counselling skills and apply them in psychiatric practice;

• Professional and be able to:
  1. Illustrate  the importance of establishing a good therapeutic relationship with patients which is necessary for a productive professional relationship to care for the mentally ill;
  2. Demonstrate ability to work as a member and a leader of a team.