IIT Delhi opens admissions for batch 2 of its online PG diploma in healthcare product development and management

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has started the admission process for the second batch of its Online Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management. The programme, offering a multidisciplinary learning experience from biomedical innovation to product management, is being conducted by the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi. A well, structured syllabus helps students develop skills essential for turning healthcare solutions into products that can be sold in the market.

The Online Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management, spread over 12 months, is a perfect fit for those working or intending to work in the healthcare product industry, be it in biotechnology research, healthcare entrepreneurship, medical technology or regulatory functions. The curriculum is built with a view to providing students with the necessary skills for working in the biotech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare IT and digital health innovation sectors. It deepens the fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and disease pathways to facilitate product conceptualization, gives students hands, on experience with materials and mechatronics for medical applications, and helps students to become better at identifying research trends and innovation opportunities in the development of healthcare products.

India's healthcare sector keeps growing at a fast pace. This is mainly due to population density, access gaps and the increasing use of technology, led delivery. According to estimates, India still needs 2.4 million hospital beds which is roughly equivalent to 2 billion sq. ft. of new healthcare infrastructures if it is to have facilities of the same level as the rest of the world. Brickwork Ratings has predicted that India's hospital sector may reach USD 202.5 billion by 2030 from a market size of USD 122.30 billion in 2025. This will mostly be attributed to rising demand, private investments, government initiatives, and the application of technologies such as AI and telemedicine. The healthcare market share of AI is anticipated to reach over 30% by 2030 from about 15% currently. Simultaneously, the market for wearable medical devices is forecasted to reach USD 184.75 billion by 2033 from the existing level of USD 42.1 billion, by 2024, driven by consumer adoption, healthcare digitalization, and smart monitoring technologies.

On announcing the second batch, Prof. Arnab Chanda, Programme Coordinator, IIT Delhi, remarked, "India's healthcare growth necessitates a workforce that is capable of making scientifically deep products which can be commercialized. This diploma equips students to transform unmet clinical needs into solutions that are validated, compliant, and commercially scalable. We fuse the engineering, clinical perspective, and product strategy through a demanding curriculum, real, life projects, and expert, led sessions, so that the participants can come up with innovations that will meet the regulatory and market standards.

Graduates, postgraduates and working professionals with BE/BTech/BCA/BIT in any engineering discipline or equivalent, BSc (or equivalent) in life sciences and related basic sciences, and MBBS, BDS, BPharm or allied disciplines can apply. The programme is also open to professionals from healthcare, biomedical, biotech or related industries with qualifications of BE/BTech/BSc/Diploma in Engineering/MBA/MCA. Participants are enabled to take up career roles like Healthcare Product Manager, Medical Technology Consultant, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Health Data Analyst, etc.

The year- long programme offers a total of 450+ hours of learning which consist of 200 hours of live online sessions, 120 hours of practical work and projects, and a two day campus immersion. The curriculum consists of 18 academic credits over two semesters and features eight modules that cover, among other things, the following topics: Mechanics of Biomaterials, Biofabrication, Research Techniques in Biomedical Engineering, Soft Tissue Characterisation and Applications, Healthcare Wearables Design and Applications, and Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Management. Besides, learners get hands, on with Pick 3D Printer, AutoCAD, and UX/UI platforms.

Delivered by IIT Delhi faculty and industry experts, including eminent healthcare industry experts, the programme runs through live, interactive online classes and combines academic rigour with practical application. Participants engage in real-time simulations, case-based analyses and hands-on projects, with an optional two-day campus immersion designed to deepen peer learning and professional exchange. On successful completion, learners receive Affiliate Alumni Status.

About Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) is among the 23 IITs set up as Centres of Excellence for training, research, and development in science, engineering, and technology in India. The College of Engineering was the first name of this Institute when it was established in 1961. Later, the Institute was recognized as an Institution of National Importance under the "Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 1963" and was given the new name Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. It became a Deemed University with the authority to formulate its own academic policy, conduct its examinations, and award its degrees.

In the management sector, IIT Delhi has been ranked among the top 5 institutions for several years and has been ranked as the number 1 institute in Research and Professional Practice according to the NIRF 2022 and NIRF 2021 Management Category rankings respectively.

Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi

The Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) was set up in 1971 as a collaborative project between the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. The centre has been mainly focused on using engineering concepts to come up with solutions for healthcare problems. Currently, the centre has 17 faculty members who are dedicated towards teaching and research in the areas of Biomaterials, Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Medical Imaging, and Medical Implants.

The centre offers a wide range of PG programs (Ph.D., M.Tech, and MS (Research)), Executive Programs (Healthcare Entrepreneurship, Healthcare for Industry 5.0, and Robotics), Fellowship Programs (School of Biodesign and WIPO Global Health Innovation), UG courses in Healthcare Engineering, and a Minor in Biomedical Engineering.

Over the years, CBME has established strong relations with many hospitals and medical institutes in the NCR region and has trained students in emerging areas of healthcare product design and development, clinical translation, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on conception-to-commercialization of healthcare technologies, through executive and Swayam-NPTEL based courses.

This one-of-its-kind ecosystem has led students, faculty, and mentors from AIIMS to join hands to invent products and processes, file patents, and initiate technology translation and healthcare startups.

For more details, please visit: https://cbme.iitd.ac.in/