The NUS MPT programme has one intake per year, with candidates joining in August every year. This programme is offered as a full-time programme and a part-time programme.

For full-time candidates, the typical candidature of the MSc programme is one year, in line with other 40 units Masters programmes within the university. The maximum period of candidature is two years.

For part-time candidates, the typical candidature of the MSc programme is two years, in line with other 40 units Masters programmes within the university. The maximum period of candidature is four years.