IIHS-Surrey partnership

About IIHS

The International Institute for Health Sciences (IIHS) was established in 2002 in Sri Lanka with a vision to transform healthcare education in the region by providing globally recognised qualifications and opportunities for international collaboration.

From its beginnings as a pioneering private higher education institute in healthcare, IIHS has steadily grown to become a transnational education hub, offering programs ranging from foundation to doctoral level in nursing, physiotherapy, biomedical sciences, education and health management.

Over the years, IIHS has partnered with leading universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe to provide students with internationally accredited pathways and postgraduate articulation programs. With a strong commitment to innovation and inclusivity, the institute integrates advanced learning platforms, clinical simulations, and research initiatives into its academic model, ensuring graduates are work-ready and globally competitive.

Surrey-validated programmes (delivered by IIHS)

By choosing a University of Surrey validated programme at IIHS, you gain the confidence of studying a degree that combines local delivery with international academic excellence.

• BSc Biomedical Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies
• MSc Digital Health
• MSc Nursing.

Definition of the validation arrangement

In respect of academic partnership provision, is the process by which an awarding institution judges that a programme developed and delivered by another institution or organisation is of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to its award. In forming this judgement, the awarding institution will have regard to various aspects of the programme, namely:

• Structure, content and academic level
• The scheme of assessment
• Staffing and resources
• Suitability of any professional placements associated with the programme (as appropriate)
• Quality assurance procedures and regulatory instruments.

The definition of "validated programmes" is described in the QAA's Sector-Agreed Principle 8 - Operating partnerships with other organisations, The UK Quality Code for Higher Education (July 2025) as follows: "typically, a delivery partner designs, develops and delivers a programme. The programme is recognised and awarded by the lead partner who retains responsibility for quality assurance and awards offered in its name".