解剖学博士学位课程为学生提供了获得高水平学术能力和发展为解剖学研究和知识做出贡献的能力的机会。在学习过程中，学生可以选择专门研究一个或多个解剖学子学科。经研究生研究委员会批准后，该选项始终可用于在系外从事子专业。博士学位为学生的职业发展做好了准备：学术，政府或行业研究，科学教育以及计划和监管机构的服务。
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Anatomy gives students the opportunity to achieve a high level of scholarly competence and to develop the capacity to contribute to research and knowledge in the anatomical sciences. During the course of study, the student has the option to specialize in one or more of the subdisciplines of anatomy. The option is always available to engage in subspecialties outside the department, subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Committee. The PhD prepares the student for a career in: Academics, Governmental or industrial research, Science education, and Service in planning and regulatory agencies.