About PGDPHM Program
The Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM) is a one-year, full-time, competency-based programme designed to strengthen the managerial and leadership capabilities of professionals working in health, public health, healthcare, and development sectors.
The programme combines public health knowledge with management principles to equip participants with the skills required to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate health programmes and strengthen health systems. Through classroom learning, practical exposure, field-based learning, and supervised project work, the programme enables participants to connect academic knowledge with real-world public health challenges.
Why Choose PGDPHM Program
The PGDPHM at IIPHG provides a practice-oriented learning experience that brings together public health management, health systems, programme implementation, and policy perspectives. The programme is designed for both aspiring and in-service professionals and provides opportunities to learn from experienced faculty, public health experts, and practitioners. Field exposure, case-based learning, project work, and interaction with organisations across the public health ecosystem help participants develop practical competencies for effective public health management.
Unique Features of the PGDPHM Program
- Competency-Driven Design: Curriculum focused on developing essential public health management and leadership competencies.
- Practice-Oriented Learning: Case studies, field visits, simulations, practical sessions, and project-based learning.
- Interdisciplinary Approach: Learning from diverse perspectives across public health, healthcare, management, and social sciences.
- Health Systems Focus: Emphasis on health systems strengthening, programme management, policy implementation, and service delivery.
- Real-World Exposure: Opportunities to understand and engage with public health programmes and health system challenges.
- Expert-Led Learning: Interaction with experienced faculty, public health experts, practitioners, and sector professionals.
- Project & Internship Opportunities: Supervised project work, dissertation, or internship with Government, non-government, academic, healthcare, and development organisations.
- Professional Networking: Opportunities to connect with Government agencies, development partners, NGOs, healthcare organisations, and public health professionals.
Courses within PGDPHM Program
Public Health & Health Systems
Public Health Management, Health Systems, Health Services Management, National Health Programmes
Programme Management
Programme Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Project ManagementHealth Policy & Governance
Health Policy, Health Law, Governance, Public Health AdministrationResearch & Analytics
Research Methodology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Analysis
Healthcare & Financial Management
Health Communication & Promotion, Program ManagementHealthcare Organisation & Management, Health Economics, Health Financing, Health Insurance, Financial ManagementLeadership & Communication
Leadership, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Health Communication, Behaviour Change, Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Course Structure
One-Year Full-Time Programme
• 9 Months
Classroom teaching • Practical sessions • Seminars • Case studies • Field-based learning
• 3 Months
Project Work/Dissertation
The programme provides a balance of academic learning and practical exposure, enabling participants to develop the competencies required to manage public health programmes and contribute effectively to health system improvement.
Eligibility
Graduates or postgraduates from Medicine (MBBS), AYUSH, Dental Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Management, Social Sciences, Social Work, Economics, Statistics, or equivalent disciplines from a recognised university are eligible to apply.
Professionals with relevant experience in the health, public health, healthcare, or development sectors will be given preference.
Who Can Apply?
- Government health officials and officers
- Medical and public health professionals
- District and State health programme officials
- Public health managers working under National Health Programmes
- Professionals from Government and Semi-Government organisations
- Professionals working with NGOs and development agencies
- Healthcare and health-sector professionals seeking management and leadership skills
- Aspiring public health professionals
- Self-sponsored candidates can also apply
Programme Fee – Academic Session 2026–27
- Indian Nationals: ₹2,40,000/-
The programme fee includes tuition, admission, and examination charges.
Accommodation, food, travel, and other personal expenses are not included in the programme fee.
Application Process
Applications are invited for admission to the Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management (PGDPHM) for the Academic Session 2026–27.
Interested candidates are required to:
- Download the PGDPHM Application Form from the IIPHG website.
- Fill in the application form completely and attach the required documents.
- Send the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to IIPHG by post/courier.
- Share a soft copy of the completed application form and supporting documents by email at admission@iiphg.org.
- Applications received by 30 November 2026 will be considered for admission.
- Applications will be screened by the Institute, followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates
- Selection will be based on merit, with reservation applicable as per Government of Gujarat guidelines.
- Programme will commence in January 2027.
Postal Address:Postal Address:
Admissions Office
Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG)
Opp. Air Force Station, Lekawada,
Gandhinagar – 382042, Gujarat, India
Email: admission@iiphg.edu.in
Phone: +91-79-66740700
Mobile: +91 6358840700 / +91 6358840701
Website: www.iiphg.edu.in