Online PG Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management
Features
Programme Overview
The IIT Delhi’s Online Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Product Development and Management is designed for graduates and professionals looking to build a career in healthcare, with a strong focus on the development and management of healthcare products and services. It is ideal for engineers, doctors, and professionals from diverse backgrounds who wish to upskill or reskill in healthcare product development and management, equipping themselves with the expertise to drive innovation and efficiency in the industry.
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₹ 3,50,000 + 18 % GST
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Class Schedule
12 Months | Total Learning Time: 452 hours
200 hours of live online learning
120 hours of practicals and projects
12 hours (2 days) of campus immersion (optional for the learners to attend)
Class Timings: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (IST) 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM (IST)
Eligibility Criteria
Graduates, Postgraduates and Working Professionals with BE/BTech/BCA/BIT in Any Engineering, or equivalent in related areas or basic sciences, OR
BSc or equivalent in Life Sciences and related basic sciences,OR
MBBS, BDS, BPharm or related disciplines, OR
Professionals in Healthcare, Biomedical, Biotech, or related industry with BE/BTech/BSc/ Diploma in Engineering/MBA/MCA
*Preference will be given to people working in Healthcare, Biomedical, or Biotech industry and those aspiring to work in Product Management, Product Development, and R&D domains in Healthcare."
Programme Highlights
First-of-its-kind Curriculum Covering - Biomedical Innovation, Regulatory Frameworks, Clinical Trials, Product Lifecycle Management, & Commercialisation Strategies
Affiliate Alumni Status From IIT Delhi
In-demand, Industry-focused Tools
Hands-on Learning For Real-world Applications
A Two-day Thorough Campus Immersion
200 Hours Of Live Online Learning
Sessions By Top IIT Delhi Faculty And Healthcare Industry Experts
Rich Peer-group Learning And Networking
A Separate Convocation Ceremony Will Be Conducted By The Organizing Department At IIT Delhi
Earn Prestigious Online PG Diploma From IIT Delhi
Programme Modules
Fundamentals of Electronics, Electronics components and their principle of operation with respect to medical equipment. Operational Amplifiers and their use in biomedical instrumentation. Electronic interfacing of analogue circuits with computer. LabVIEW-based virtual instrumentation. Electronic signal conditioning.
Basics of biology: Biomacromolecules, cells, biological membranes, enzymes and enzyme catalysis, cellular metabolic pathways, cell cycle, cell division, molecular biology of cell, gene expression, DNA and its role in hereditary, cell signalling, and communication. Microbiology- bacteria, fungi and prokaryotes, their cytological features, and genetics. Human anatomy, organs and systems, hormones, nervous and sensory systems, nutrition, innate, and adaptive immunity.
Forces and moments. Free body diagrams. Elastic, plastic, visco-elastic, and visco-plastic. Bending, torsional, and shear strength. Stress-strain relationships of linear and non-linear solids. Fatigue loading with and without corrosion. Fluid mechanics – shear thinning and shear thickening fluids.
Introduction: bioprinting tissues, bones and cartilages; self-assembly, directed assembly, enzymatic assembly; laser-assisted bio-printing; fabrication of scaffolds (hydrogel method and fibre-based); artificial bacteria (active/passive drug delivery, microswimmer); component fabrication (stereolithography, laser machining, etc.); mass production (stamping, micro injection molding, etc.). Experiments: CAD (solidworks) and data import (from MRI/CT) - hands-on; Fused deposition molding (3D printing) - hands on; Tissue and organ printing (3D organ printer) - demonstration only; Scaffold generation - Hydrogel (wet chemistry) and Fibres (electrospinning) - hands on; Laser machining hands on; Mask generation (e-beam lithography and focussed ion beam) -demonstration only; Characterisation (imaging, profilometry, optical scanner) - hands on; Stamping - hands on.
Simulation and analysis of physiological systems by up-to-date computer techniques and development of physical models; Biomechanical analysis and network representation; State-of-the-art bioinstrumentation techniques; monitoring physiological parameters electrical, mechanical, and chemical parameters of human body, microminiaturisation of electronics including MEMS; BIMEMS technology; Biomedical signal processing and imaging modalities; Research planning and interpretation of biomedical data; Telemedicine; Robotics in Medicine.
Introduction to soft tissues. Review of major tissues and properties (skin, muscles, and connective tissues). Study of anatomy and biomechanical properties of tissues in all functional organs (e.g., brain, lungs, heart). Blood vessels and extremities. Biochemical testing methods: In vivo and in vitro. Test protocol for soft tissue testing. Linear and non-linear mechanical properties. Effect of specimen size, varying strain rates, and loading orientation. Mechanical testing with cadaveric tissues and soft tissue simulants. Finite element modelling of soft tissues. Study of Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Hyper elastic constitutive materials models (e.g., Mooney-Rivlin, gden). Soft tissue degradation modes. Characterising tissue weakening (age) and injury. Effect of impact loads. Soft tissue failure criteria, and fracture modes. Effect of wounds on soft tissues properties. Soft tissue biomechanics due to wound healing. Interaction of Soft tissues with interventions and medical devices. Effect of suturing, implantation, penetration, and frictional interactions on soft tissues properties.
Project work: Comparison of biomechanics properties of soft tissue samples through experiments, material characterisation, DIC, and finite element simulations.
History and evolution of wearable devices, social aspects of wearability, biochemical sensors, optical and acoustic sensors, smart materials for sensor and actuator design, bioelectronics for wearable applications – flexible circuit design, power considerations, energy storage methods, energy harvesting, biodesign of wearable technology measurement, mechanical design and prototyping, design for usability, and ergonomics. Target customer discovery, surveys, market competition, and statistic. Emerging applications in rehabilitation – soft-robotic devices and assistive devices. Neuromodulation and neural recording applications, wearable haptics and biofeedback systems. Signal processing techniques and machine learning methods in wearable devices.
Introduction to major healthcare problems and challenges in India, healthcare start-up ecosystem in India, academia vs industry, customer requirements and psychology, healthcare product idea and implementation strategy, Team building, business model development, bootstrapping startup (i.e., how to minimise cost and resources). Critical review of healthcare products and business ideas presented by students, and team building. Effective customer survey, market competition (analysis of novelty, need, barrier to entry, cost, and resources), product features. Low-cost product development and short-term funding avenues, grant writing. Product beta testing (Identification and use of in-house facilities and outsourcing) and clinical testing. Regulatory approvals, quality standards, and intellectual property. Short-term pilot study to understand customer acceptance. Product launching avenues (online/distributor/crowdfunding). Customer engagement (social media, word-of-mouth, partners). Pass/fail project review. Startup company formation steps. Biomedical startup scalability and sustainability. Group project: Healthcare product development and deployment (online/distributor/crowdfunding): Hands on.
Review Report/Paper on Literature for Artificial Tissue Development
Robotic Design and Implementation with Arduino
MVP and Business Model Development for One Healthcare Product Per Team/Individual
Online PG Diplomas are the academic programme of IIT Delhi, and there is no campus placement or assistance provided from IIT Delhi in these programmes. The evaluation of minor projects is subject to the faculty's discretion, based on academic guidelines and instructional objectives. Assessment criteria may vary depending on the nature of the project and its alignment with the course framework.
Learning Outcomes
Develop a deep understanding of the human body and its pathologies to effectively conceptualise innovative healthcare products.
Gain fundamental and practical knowledge of materials and mechatronics, and their applications in healthcare product development.
Explore cutting-edge research and emerging opportunities in the field of healthcare product innovation.
Acquire hands-on experience in prototyping, manufacturing, and testing key healthcare products, including medical devices, wearables, artificial tissues, and surgical robots.
Engage in project-based learning covering the entire product lifecycle, from conception and design to prototyping, testing, sales, marketing, and commercialisation
Tools
3 D Printers
CAD Designing Software
Auto Cad
Arduino
UI/UX
AI
Machine Learning
Figma
Programme Coordinator
Prof. Arnab Chanda
Associate Professor
Centre for Biomedical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Arnab Chanda is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi, and a joint faculty at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, AIIMS, Delhi. He is also the founder of a start-up company BIOFIT Technologies LLC, USA. He earned his PhD from the University of Alabama, USA and has also been a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. Dr. Chanda is an expert in the area of “Biomechanics”, especially in Tissue Mimicking (Artificial Tissues) and Characterization, finite element modeling (FEM), robotics and wearable device development, and entrepreneurship. To date, he has received Young Researcher Award and Early Career Award from ASME, MHRD, and AO Spine International-Singapore, and Top-Cited Paper Awards from IOP Publishing and Wiley. He holds and has filed 10+ US and Indian Patents, authored 6 Books and 100+ articles in reputed international journals. Dr. Chanda is in the list of top 2% scientists worldwide as per Scopus Elsevier and Stanford University database in both years 2023 and 2024. He also teaches two successful Executive Programs: “Executive Program in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Management” and “Executive Program in Robotics”, and multiple Swayam/NPTEL courses to engineers, doctors, and management professionals. Dr. Chanda is serving as the editor for ‘Biomedical Materials for Multi-functional Applications’, a book series published by Springer Nature, editorial board member for Nature Scientific Reports, and guest editor for several journals such as Engineering Research Express, IOP Publishing
Programme Faculty
Prof. Neetu Singh
Professor
Head of Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Neetu Singh’s research focuses on nanomaterials and biomaterials, particularly their biological activity and applications in medicine. She aims to establish design principles for biomedical systems, advancing technologies for targeted therapy and diagnostics. She obtained her BSc and MSc from the University of Mumbai before pursuing a PhD in Chemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, under Prof. Andrew Lyon. Her doctoral research focused on developing multifunctional hydrogel nanoparticles through novel synthetic approaches. She then undertook postdoctoral research at the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology with Prof. Sangeeta Bhatia, where she worked on nanomaterials for RNA therapy. In 2012, she returned to India as a faculty member in the Polymer Sciences and Engineering Division at NCL, Pune, before joining IIT Delhi in 2014 as an Assistant Professor, later being promoted to Associate Professor in 2019.
Prof. Biswarup Mukherjee
Assistant Professor
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Biswarup Mukherjee’s research focuses on developing multi-modal platform technologies for non-invasive, real-time monitoring of neuromuscular activity, particularly for rehabilitation applications. His work also includes designing biomimetic sensors to enhance sensorimotor integration in individuals with motor disabilities and developing tools for the quantitative assessment of motor skills. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras, where he developed capacitive and magnetic sensing systems for medical training and simulation. He later worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School, developing innovative medical training models for emergency medicine, ophthalmology, and nursing. Prof. Mukherjee also served as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at George Mason University and was an affiliate faculty member at the Center for Adaptive Systems of Brain-Body Interactions. At Mason, he contributed to multiple federally funded projects, focusing on low-power ultrasound instrumentation and muscle activity monitoring for prosthetic and rehabilitation applications.
Prof. Pradipta Mukherjee
Assistant Professor
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Pradipta Mukherjee is also a joint faculty position at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, AIIMS Delhi. His research focuses on biophotonics, an interdisciplinary field combining biomedical engineering and optical sciences. He specialises in developing advanced optical imaging systems, including optical coherence tomography, microscopy, and polarisation-based imaging, to explore the functional dynamics of living tissues. His work aims to advance non-invasive optical imaging techniques to transform healthcare diagnostics and treatment. He earned his PhD as a Japanese Government MEXT scholar from CORE, Utsunomiya University, Japan, where he developed an epi-illumination Mueller matrix microscope and polarimetric methods for analysing microstructural and mechanical properties of biological tissues. After his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral research at the Computational Optics Group (COG), University of Tsukuba, Japan, under Prof. Yoshiaki Yasuno, focusing on technological advancements in optical coherence microscopy for studying metabolic diseases
Prof. Sachin Kumar B
Assistant Professor
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Sachin Kumar’s research focuses on the interdisciplinary fields of biomaterials, biomechanics, and bio-optics, exploring how the mechanical, chemical, and physical properties of biomaterials influence cellular functions. His work aims to advance understanding in areas such as cancer progression, stem cell differentiation, tissue regeneration, and cellular metabolism. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biotechnology from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology and pursued a PhD in Biomaterials at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Following his doctorate, he was awarded the Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPIP), Germany. He later continued his postdoctoral research at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin, USA, before joining IIT Delhi in 2021. Online PG Diploma offered by Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi. Programme Faculty
Prof. Aarat Kalra
Assistant Professor
Centre for Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Aarat Kalra leads the Bioelectronics Research Group. His research explores the electrical basis of life by integrating materials science, electronics, and medicine. His current focus includes investigating the mechanism of electric field-based cancer treatments and exploring how the electronic properties of proteins can be utilised in solar cells and OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes). His work has significant implications for both medicine, driving the emergence of “electroceuticals” for disease treatment, and nanotechnology, advancing protein-based electronic devices. Prof. Kalra holds a BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry from Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Agra, India), an MSc in Biology from McGill University, and a PhD in Physics from the University of Alberta, where he worked with Prof. Jack Tuszynski. Following his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral research in the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University with Prof. Gregory Scholes, publishing pioneering work on microtubule electronics.
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Certificates will be offered during the convocation ceremony organized by the Organizing Department.
Online PG Diploma offered by the Centre for Biomedical Engineering, IIT Delhi.
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Installment Schedule
Programme Fee INR 3,50,000 + 18% GST
Instalment | Particulars | Amount (₹)** |
Application Fee* | To be paid at the time of application | 2,000 |
1st Instalment | To be paid within 7 days of the Offer release | 70,000 |
2nd Instalment | 27th October, 2025 | 70,000 |
3rd Instalment | 10th January, 2026 | 70,000 |
4th Instalment | 11th March, 2026 | 70,000 |
5th Instalment | 10th May, 2026 | 70,000 |
**GST @18% will be charged extra in addition to the fee.
Affiliate Alumni Fee* | Within one week of the offer rollout | 10,000/- + GST |
Note:
*Application Fee of ₹2,000 will be charged for processing the selected applications only, post confirmation email from the institute. The application fee is not a part of the total programme fee.
An offer letter from CEP, IIT Delhi will be released post the successful receipt of the Registration Fee.
Payment of fees should be submitted in the IIT Delhi CEP account only and the receipt will be issued by the IIT Delhi CEP account for your records.
Affiliate Alumni Status
To secure the Affiliate Alumni Status, learners will have to pay a one-time, non-refundable, mandatory affiliate alumni membership fee of ₹10,000 + taxes at the time of admission, which is over and above the Programme Fee.
Re-examination Fee
Re-appearing in the exam is allowed up to 3 attempts by paying the re-examination fee for each attempt in each course.
A Re-examination Fee of ₹10,000 + GST per course will be applicable.
Refund Policy
All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Frequently asked questions
Short Answer: The attached healthcare notification does not apply to IIT Delhi or its programs.
Long Answer: As clearly stated in this UGC healthcare notification, “...programmes in the specialization of healthcare and allied disciplines falling under the NCAHP Act, 2021, in ODL and Online mode...” and “...meeting held on 22nd April, 2025 regarding offering of programmes in the specialization of Psychology, Microbiology, Food and Nutrition Science, Biotechnology and Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics in ODL mode and Online mode”…, IIT Delhi programs do not fall under NCAHP Act, 2021 or any UGC acts. IIT Delhi programs are governed by “The Institute of Technology Act 1961”.
Advisory: The news media have presented the UGC healthcare notification news with eye-catchy headlines, without proper context or stating whom it may concern. All prospective applicants for this programme can check the facts stated above, and are advised not to be swayed by the news articles and misinformation.