The average time to earn a Ph.D. i.e., doctoral degree,in medical anatomy is 4-6 years. With a focus on medical applications, the curriculum emphasizes the advanced study of the human body's structure and function. Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, and neuroanatomy are among the subjects covered in the coursework. In order to contribute something new to the area, students also carry out original research and finish a dissertation. Alumni of this degree frequently go on to work in specialized healthcare positions requiring in-depth anatomical knowledge, academia, or medical research.