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IIHS launches new 1+2 pathway with Australia's Deakin University

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September 29, 2025

The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has launched a new 1+2 academic pathway in partnership with Deakin University, Australia. This initiative provides Sri Lankan students with a streamlined route to an international degree.

Under this pathway, students complete a one-year Diploma of Health Science at IIHS in Sri Lanka before transferring to Deakin University for the final two years of their bachelor's degree. This model offers a cost-effective start with local academic support and a seamless

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