Do you want to be part of one of the world’s largest healthcare group? Enrol now at the International Medical University in Malaysia

All round the world special attention is cast upon the decision of an undergraduate degree as it lays the foundation in one’s life. It certainly is not a simple task if the undergraduate degree is related to the healthcare industry. There is even more attention on the matter if one decides to go overseas to read for a medical or a medical related degree. ”Therefore, the quality and the structure of the programme, as well as the recognition of the university are key factors one must take into consideration when choosing a university” Sebastian Loh, the International Marketing Manager of International Medical University (IMU) said.

International Medical University (IMU) Malaysia, a private university, specialises in offering Healthcare related degrees is listed in the Avicenna Directory of Medical Schools under the World Health Organization and it is also recognised by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).

Part of the world’s largest health care groups

“IMU Malaysia has a very unique feature as we are pioneers in the Partner in Medical School Options path where the students can opt to transfer to a partnering university if they wish to,” Sebastian mentioned enthusiastically. The university which has been established for 23 years has partnerships with 28 universities spanned across USA, UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada. IMU offers 2 degree pathways where a student can complete 2.5 years of the degree at IMU Malaysia and the next 2.5-3 years either at IMU Malaysia or transfer to a partnering university. At the end of the 2.5 years IMU will award a Certificate of Completion to students who wish to transfer and their final degree certificate will be awarded by the partner university. IMU is a part of IHH Healthcare group which happens to be one of the world’s largest health-

care groups.

Degrees at IMU

The most popular degree IMU offers without a doubt is the Medical degree. Other programmes also popular among the international students are Biomedical Science, Psychology and Medical Biotechnology. The latest programme on offer at IMU is Chiropractic i. e. study of the musculoskeletal system. “IMU is the first and only University in South East Asia to offer this degree” Sebastian said with a smile. Although IMU is a private university, it has strong links with government hospitals where its Medical students are able to do their clinical training.

The Highest International Student Population is from Sri Lanka

The highest international student population at IMU is from Sri Lanka and most of them enrol for the Medical programme.

The quality assurance of the academics are regularly maintained and the partner universities visit once a year in order to assess the curriculum. This is also to ensure that the course structure is regularly updated. “This is very crucial as students who take up the transfer option through us must be on par and have the ability to adapt once they transfer” Sebastian said.

Ensure your place at IMU, through Edlocate, Sri Lanka

The student placement and counseling centre Edlocate (Pvt) Ltd representing IMU Malaysia has helped many Sri Lankan students gain entrance to the University. Edlocate not only helps students gain admission but they follow up with them as well ensuring they have settled down well in their respective countries.

For more information regarding IMU contact Edlocate offices in Colombo (0771770361), Kandy (0815631583) and Jaffna (0212228060).

- Eranthi Abeywardena

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For the third consecutive year, students from the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT Campus) emerged victors at the Imagine Cup Sri Lanka 2015 Finals sponsored by Microsoft.

Continuing the winning streak at national and international competitions, this year’s Imagine Cup Sri Lanka final which was held at the DHPL Auditorium in Colombo on April 22, witnessed for the first time a single education institution bagging six awards.

Seven teams representing IIT Campus bagged the six awards which included the first place under the Games, Innovation and World Citizenship categories by defeating teams representing many prominent state universities and private higher education institutions that were selected for the finals.

In the light of this latest victory, IIT Campus has set a new Imagine Cup Sri Lanka record by bagging the highest number of awards since the competitions inception in 2005. Up to date IIT Campus has won a total of 13 awards at Imagine Cup Sri Lanka and is the only Sri Lankan team to win an award at the Imagine Cup World Finals.

The Imagine Cup 2015 Sri Lanka finals consisted of 19 teams that were selected out of nearly 98 participants. Amongst the 19 finalist, 10 teams comprised of students representing IIT Campus.

The winner for the Gamming category for Imagine Cup Sri Lanka 2015 was team DIMENSION-X SHOOTERS which comprised of Sameendra Chaturanga, Suharsha Fonseka, Hansamali Wijayatilake and Shenal Mendis from the IIT Campus.

The Innovation category was dominated by three teams from the IIT Campus that emerged winners, first runner-up and second runner- up. Team DRUTA which included Ishan Sirimanne, Ishan Jayasekara, Keshan Withanage and Raveen Wijethilake were the winners of the Innovation category. The first runner-up in the Innovation category went to Firebird Sniff It, while team Shmoovi Equinox was adjudicated as the second runner-up.

The World Citizenship category was also dominated by IIT with team Firebird Twig- Gab that included Mohamad Shehan, Milinda Jayalath, Charitha Perera and Krishnakripa Jeyakumar taking the first place. Team TechVision Sober Companion and Team Top Hills that was representing the IIT Campus had a tie as they were both judged as the second runner-up.

Last year five teams representing IIT Campus went on to win five awards in the Imagine Cup Sri Lanka finals in the Games, Innovation and World Citizenship categories, which was the highest number of awards won by a single institute during that time. In 2013, the IIT Campus team that won the Imagine Cup Sri Lanka finals emerged as the first and only Sri Lankan team to win an award at the Imagine Cup World finals which was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Previously, IIT had won many accolades in several other national and international competitions such National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA), Google Summer of Code and e- Swabhimani. During the 25 years of excellence, IIT has produced over 3000 graduates who are holding prestigious positions across the globe. Currently, IIT is offering internal undergraduate and post- graduate degree programmes in Information Communication Technology and Business from the University of Westminster.