The curriculum shall extend over (a) not less than two academic years for the part time two-year study, or (b) not less than three academic years for the part-time three-year study, inclusive of intervening vacation.

Candidates are required to complete 66 credits, including 5 compulsory courses (6 credits each), and      3 elective courses (6 credits each) or 1 elective course (6 credits) with a dissertation (12 credits), a skills training laboratory (6 credits each) and a practicum (12 credits) that includes a practice-based project report.  Elective courses are so designed that they can provide a focused study in one of three service settings: welfare, education, and health care. By selecting a particular combination of courses, candidates may (1) specialize in one stream from these three service settings; or (2) choose a more broad-based curriculum; or (3) choose to complete 1 elective course with a dissertation (equivalent to two courses) if candidates are interested in advancing their research skills.

Candidates can take a maximum of one elective course from the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme. Teachers from the Master of Buddhist Counselling programme may also serve as the co-supervisor in the Capstone Experience Courses if the area of study is relevant. The selection of cross-listed courses and co-supervision of Capstone Experience Courses shall be subject to the approval of the Programme Director/Chairman of the two respective programmes.