Lovely Professional University (LPU), in Punjab, has launched India’s most future-forward healthcare programmes- B.Sc. and Diploma courses in Child and Elderly Care; marking a significant milestone in Allied Health Sciences education.
As the world faces an unprecedented surge in demand for skilled caregivers, LPU’s pioneering initiative opens up exceptional global career pathways for students.
These programmes 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. With limited seats and soaring interest, missing this wave now could mean missing out on a future-proof career in global healthcare.
The newly launched programmes, 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.
These programmes 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. The curriculum is aligned with international caregiving standards, ensuring that graduates are ready for direct placement in countries where the demand for professional caregivers is surging due to aging populations and evolving family structures.
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, high-respect professions. Opportunities also exist in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, NGOs, private care agencies, and global caregiving networks.
