The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS), Sri Lanka’s leading private healthcare education provider, has launched Asia’s first Master’s degree in Digital Health awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone for healthcare education and digital innovation in the region. As healthcare systems worldwide accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, the demand for professionals who can integrate technology, data, and innovation into healthcare delivery and management continues to grow. The new Master’s in Digital Health addresses this need by equipping graduates and working professionals with the expertise required to lead digital transformation across healthcare systems. Delivered at IIHS in Sri Lanka, the programme offers students access to a prestigious UK qualification while remaining in the region. The curriculum blends academic rigour with practical application, covering areas such as digital health systems, health informatics, data analytics, digital leadership, and emerging healthcare technologies.

The programme is designed for graduates and working professionals holding a bachelor’s degree who wish to enter or advance in the digital health sector. It is particularly suitable for doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals seeking leadership roles in technology-enabled healthcare environments; healthcare administrators and managers driving organisational change; public health and development professionals; as well as IT, data science, engineering, life sciences, and management graduates aspiring to build future-focused careers in healthcare innovation. Importantly, prior technical expertise is not required, making the programme accessible to professionals transitioning into digital health leadership roles.

Digital Health is now one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, with increasing investments across hospitals, ministries of health, NGOs, insurance providers, and health technology companies. Graduates of the programme can pursue roles such as Digital Health Specialist, Health Informatics Manager, Healthcare Data and Analytics Manager, Telemedicine. Programme Lead, Digital Transformation Manager in hospitals, Health Technology Project or Product Manager, and Digital Public Health Specialist. Strong global demand offers enhanced employability and international career mobility. Commenting on the launch, Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Chief Executive Officer of IIHS, stated: “Digital Health is essential to the future of healthcare. By delivering Asia’s first University of Surrey Master’s in Digital Health, we are creating opportunities for graduates and professionals to access global careers while strengthening healthcare systems locally and internationally.” Representatives of the University of Surrey emphasised that the programme combines academic excellence with real-world relevance to meet evolving global workforce needs. The launch reinforces IIHS’s role as a regional hub for internationally aligned healthcare education and supports Sri Lanka’s vision of becoming a destination for advanced professional training under the “Study Sri Lanka” initiative.

Image Caption : Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Chief Executive Officer of IIHS