The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has announced the launch of its first Online Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management,
an initiative designed to shape the next generation of innovators in the healthcare sector. Offered by the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, a joint venture between IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi, the year-long programme blends scientific research, clinical application, and business strategy to equip professionals with the expertise to design and deliver transformative healthcare solutions. The diploma has been conceived at a time when India’s healthcare market is projected to expand from approximately USD 180 billion in 2023 to nearly USD 320 billion by 2028, fuelled by greater investments in infrastructure and technology. Parallelly, single-speciality hospitals are expected to more than double their market from USD 15 billion to USD 31 billion within the next four years, reflecting the growing demand for focused healthcare delivery. On the global stage, the wearable medical devices market is anticipated to surge from USD 45 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 152 billion by 2029, expanding at a CAGR of 27.5%. Against this backdrop, the programme responds to a critical industry need by preparing professionals for high-impact roles, including healthcare product managers, regulatory specialists, technology consultants and health data analysts. Speaking on the launch, Prof. Arnab Chanda, Programme Co-ordinator and Associate Professor at the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi said, “The Online Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management reflects our vision of nurturing professionals who can transform healthcare through innovation grounded in scientific and clinical understanding. By merging technology, regulatory insights and commercial strategy, we aim to create a generation of leaders who are not only capable of designing novel solutions but also of steering them successfully to the marketplace. It is about bridging disciplines to achieve meaningful impact on patient care and the healthcare ecosystem at large.” Delivered through live and interactive online classes, the diploma draws on IIT Delhi’s distinguished faculty, senior clinicians and leading industry experts to provide a blend of academic rigour and practical experience. Learners will participate in real-time simulations, case-based analyses and hands-on projects, complemented by an optional two-day immersion on campus to encourage peer learning and professional exchange. The curriculum, spread across 18 academic credits, brings together advanced and applied modules such as Biofabrication, Soft Tissue Characterisation, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare Wearables Design and Entrepreneurship and Management in Healthcare. Learners will gain proficiency with tools including 3D printing platforms, AutoCAD, Arduino prototyping kits, AI/ML applications and UX/UI frameworks, culminating in capstone projects designed to deliver scalable solutions for real-world healthcare challenges. Applicants with relevant undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications, or at least two years’ experience in allied sectors, are eligible to enrol. On completion of the programme, successful graduates will receive official transcripts from IIT Delhi, recognition through the Academic Bank of Credits, the option of a campus immersion and affiliate alumni status, which will provide access to continued learning resources, together with the privilege of attending convocation at IIT Delhi.
