The Master of Medicine in Anatomical Pathology will produce a competent pathologist who is able to:
1. Provide expertise professional diagnostic services in surgical pathology and cytopathology.
2. Competently perform Clinical and Forensic autopsies.
3. Produce trainers in histology, cytology, and diagnostic molecular biology in Tanzanian institutions and elsewhere.
4. Produce competent graduates who can conduct high quality research that can translate into policy.
5. Conduct research in Pathology and other health related fields.
6. Manage a laboratory and/or a health care facility.
7. Offer consultancy in pathology, laboratory medicine and general medical services including running a tumour board and cancer registry.