New Delhi: In an innovative program aimed at bridging the gap between medicine and engineering, the Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME) at IIT Delhi has launched an exclusive Master of Science (Research) program in ‘Healthcare Technology’. This unique program starting in January 2025 is specifically designed for medical and allied clinical professionals, integrating the principles of medicine with cutting-edge engineering disciplines to foster deep-tech innovations in healthcare.
The last date to apply for admissions is October 25, 2024. The interested candidates can apply online (https://ecampus.iitd.ac.in/PGADM/login).
The MS (Research) in Healthcare Technology stands out for its highly project-centric approach, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience with real-world applications. Participants will benefit from clinical and industrial immersion with leading institutes and corporates, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of both the medical and technological landscapes.
This immersive experience is expected to pave the way for graduates to embark on entrepreneurial ventures or engage in advanced medical technology research and development (R&D).
One of the key features of this program is its flexibility, allowing medical professionals to continue their clinical practice while pursuing their studies. This ensures that practitioners can apply their learning directly to clinical work, enhancing patient care with innovative solutions.
The program is thoughtfully designed with core subjects and laboratory courses to impart skills required by the Healthcare Industry along with training to take up scientific research either for higher studies or in Industry and clinical laboratories.
The students enrolled in this program will be supported by high-value fellowships and remunerations that are comparable to salaries and stipends available for medical and allied discipline graduates at the entry-level positions.
The program also offers a seamless transition to pursue a Ph.D. at IIT Delhi. This pathway underscores the program’s commitment to fostering long-term research and innovation in the biomedical field.
Highlighting the importance of such a program, Prof Neetu Singh, Head, CBME, IIT Delhi, explained, “The program will provide the much-needed intermediate degree and training for filling the gap between traditional bachelor’s and longer duration Master’s and doctoral degrees needed to become an independent researcher for the medical and allied professionals. It will bring the medical and allied graduates to scientific research in leading academic institutions. Through this program, IIT Delhi envisions producing globally competitive human resources that can not only uplift the start-up culture and industrial output but will also fuel high-quality scientific research related to biomedical science and engineering.”
Prof. Naresh Bhatnagar, Dean, Research and Development, IIT Delhi and a medical device expert said that the program is in sync with many national missions. It has been designed to align with the objectives and priorities of India in healthcare sector. Considering the country’s efforts in developing medical products in India rather than simply manufacturing, this program and the trainees can impact healthcare Industry in a big way. It will provide unique opportunities for medical graduates and bring them in the forefront of technology development and innovation, which again has been dominated by pure science and engineering graduates.
Through this program, students can expect to engage in cutting-edge research projects encompassing areas such as precision medicine, biomaterials, medical implants, medical imaging, rehabilitation, biomimetics models, and translational medicine.
The curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of research methodologies, ensuring that graduates are equipped to tackle complex challenges in the field. Since the program will also focus on entrepreneurship skill development the medical graduates will be intellectually equipped to start their own entrepreneurial journey.
