As per MCI, the duration of the RGUHS PhD programme is two years for the candidates who pursue M.D/M.S/P.G. Diploma, and three years for candidates pursuing M.Sc. in medical subjects under Medical Faculty (a 3years course from a Medical College). For the PhD guide and the research department, the course duration for the full-time is three years and for part-time it is four years for all Faculty.