PHAGWARA: Lovely Professional University (LPU) has launched India’s most future-forward healthcare programs; B.Sc. and Diploma courses in Child and Elderly Care; marking a significant milestone in Allied Health Sciences education. These programs are more than just academic offerings; they are life-changing opportunities to become part of one of the fastest-growing professions across countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, and the US.
This strategic expansion reinforces LPU’s leadership in Allied Health Sciences, where the university already offers a strong portfolio including B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physiotherapy, and Respiratory Therapy. The newly launched programs, available as a 2-year Diploma and a 3-year B.Sc. degree, are tailored to address critical workforce shortages in child and elderly care; two of the most rapidly growing healthcare domains worldwide.
“Caregiving is no longer seen as auxiliary; it is a frontline profession requiring both empathy and evidence-based knowledge, ” said Dr. Monica Gulati, Registrar of LPU and Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences. “At LPU, we have developed these programs with strong global relevance, integrating simulation-based clinical training, psychological preparedness, and interdisciplinary healthcare learning.”
These programs equip students with hands-on competencies in caregiving, health and wellness management, psychosocial support, and safety protocols for vulnerable age groups such as infants, children, and the elderly. From geriatric care assistants and home care coordinators to careers in palliative care, elderly wellness coaching, and even entrepreneurial roles like running day care centres or senior living homes; students are positioned to enter high-impact professions.