The B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science graduate of University of Ruhuna will,

• Have the knowledge and the skills to carry out, develop and evaluate laboratory test procedures in the clinical laboratories in Sri Lanka.
• Be a quality manager with the ability to apply and monitor quality laboratory procedures and to ensure safety in the laboratories.
• Be a scientist at the interface of modern laboratory science and medical science, assisting the pathologists and clinicians in diagnosing, monitoring and screening of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
• Be readily employable in Medical Research Laboratories to carry out research.
• Adhere to national and international norms and practices of ethics when they perform their duties.
• Be a lifelong-learner and a self-learner who will strive his or her best to maintain the knowledge, skills and attitudes on their respective fields up to date.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the patients and be sensitive to their needs and circumstances in which they are in.
• Contribute their best as a member of the healthcare delivery team.
• Have the capability in training the future undergraduates in Medical Laboratory Science and contribute to the development of the field of Medical Laboratory Science in practice and teaching.
• Be able to use the knowledge gained during undergraduate period to pursue on postgraduate studies effectively.