Exploring International Academic Collaboration: Lincoln University College, Malaysia, and IMS, Manipay
The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Manipay, was pleased to welcome Mr. Jahirul Islam, Country Manager – Bangladesh, Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia, to Green Memorial Hospital (GMH), Manipay, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, for a special visit aimed at exploring opportunities for institutional partnerships and international academic collaboration.
The visit marked an important step towards strengthening international educational relationships and creating new pathways for students pursuing higher education and professional advancement in the healthcare sector.
Discussions on Potential Academic Collaboration
During the visit, productive discussions were held between representatives of Lincoln University College (LUC), Malaysia, and the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Manipay, focusing on potential areas of academic cooperation and institutional collaboration.
The proposed partnership aims to explore opportunities to deliver internationally recognised educational programmes through IMS, providing students with access to wider academic opportunities and international educational pathways.
Proposed Academic Programmes
The discussions particularly focused on the possibility of introducing Diploma, Master’s Top-Up, and PhD programmes in the following healthcare disciplines:
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
In addition, discussions explored potential student progression pathways, academic partnerships, and possible credit transfer arrangements, which could provide students with opportunities to continue their higher education through international academic pathways.
Creating Global Opportunities for Healthcare Education
This proposed collaboration represents a promising opportunity for IMS to strengthen its international academic network while expanding educational opportunities for students in Sri Lanka.
Through potential cooperation with Lincoln University College, Malaysia, IMS aims to explore new possibilities in healthcare education, facilitate international academic progression, and contribute to developing skilled healthcare professionals equipped to meet global industry standards.
Strengthening International Partnerships
The visit of Mr. Jahirul Islam reflects a shared interest in exploring meaningful institutional relationships and advancing international cooperation in higher education.
The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Manipay, looks forward to further discussions and exploring opportunities to establish a mutually beneficial academic partnership with Lincoln University College, Malaysia.
Building partnerships. Expanding opportunities. Shaping the future of global healthcare education.
Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS)
Manipay, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
🌐 www.imslanka.lk
