PO1 : Apply the basic knowledge of both general and oral pathology in dealing with the nature of oral diseases, their causes, processes and effects. 

PO2 : Perform routine histopathological evaluation of specimens relating to oral and perioral tissues, including principles of histochemistry, Immunochemistry, applied and theoretical biochemical basis of histochemistry. 

PO3 : Plan and administer the routine diagnostic procedures including hematological, cytological,  microbiological, Immunological and ultrastructural investigations. 

PO4 : Demonstrate the current research methodology, collection and interpretation of data, the ability to carry out research projects on clinical and or epidemiological aspects. 

PO5 : Write scientific papers and Update knowledge on current databases, automated data retrieval systems and referencing. 

PO6 : Demonstrate the scientific data pertaining to the field and present it in conferences both as poster and verbal presentations and take part in group discussions. 

PO7 : Recognize the pathology of oral tissues as well as the relation of local pathologic and clinical findings to systemic conditions. 

PO8 : Apply basic oral microbiology and their relationship to various branches of dentistry affecting hard and soft tissues.

PO9 : Describe the basics in Forensic Odontology and ability to apply it in medicolegal issues. 

PO10: Demonstrate and practice integrity, responsibility, respect and selflessness.

PO11: Examine and interpret gross tissue specimens. 

PO12: Interpret pathologic cellular change microscopically and group diseases of similar histologic patterns in order to arrive at a differential diagnosis and ultimately to a final diagnosis. 

PO13: Provide a  pathology report with final diagnosis and communicate effectively about it with the contributing clinician. 

PO14: Read, interpret, and critically evaluate the oral and maxillofacial pathology literature. 

PO15: Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, care-givers, colleagues, clinicians, surgeons and the public in a manner that will improve health care outcomes.