Medicine (master), 2024

Code and name of the specialty 222 Medicine
Educational degree Master
Structural subdivision medical faculty ІІ
Graduation department Department of Internal Medicine No. 2, Clinical Immunology and Allergology named after Academician L.T. Malaya
Head of the Educational Programme Ryndina Nataliya Gennadiivna
Implemented in action: from 01.09.2024
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Ryndina Nataliya Gennadiivna
Doctor of Medical Science, Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine No. 2, Clinical Immunology and Allergology named after Academician L.T. Malaya
nh.ryndina@knmu.edu.ua
  • General information
    Title of the Study Programme Medicine
    Type of the Study programme Professional
    Higher education level Second (Master) level
    Qualification Level/Cycle NQF – level 7, EQF – level 7, QF-EHEA – second cycle
    Field of study 22 Health
    Subject area 222 Medicine
    Specialization
    Educational qualification Master of Medicine
    Professional qualification Doctor of Medicine
    Procedure for awarding professional qualification Professional qualification is awarded in accordance with the Procedure for Awarding Professional Qualifications at KhNMU
    Diploma qualification Higher education degree – Master’s degree
    Subject area – I2 ‘Medicine’
    Professional qualification – Doctor of Medicine
    Diploma type Master diploma, single
    Number of ECTS credits required to complete the study programme 360 ECTS credits
    The University reserves the right to recognize and transfer no more than 60 ECTS credits earned within a previous study programme for individuals who have obtained a qualification at NQF Level 5 (Junior Specialist educational-qualification level, or Professional Junior Bachelor and Junior Bachelor degrees) in Specialty 223 ‘Nursing’.
    Form of study Full-time
    Estimated length of studies 5 years 10 month
    Availability of accreditation Accredited by National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance (Ukraine).
    Certificate No. 10496 valid until 01.07.2026
    Programme validity period From 2025 until next review
    Academic criteria for admission to study programme Admission based on complete general secondary education, a Junior Bachelor’s degree, a Professional Junior Bachelor’s degree, or a Junior Specialist educational-qualification level in Specialty 223 ‘Nursing’.
    Language(s) of instruction Ukrainian, English
    Study programme URL https://knmu.edu.ua/en/program-catalog/medicine-master-2024/
  • Aim of the study programme

    The program is aimed to ensure the training of highly qualified physicians for modern national and international labor markets, grounded in academic preparation in fundamental and clinical biomedical sciences. It prepares graduates for professional medical practice in relevant entry-level positions through the acquisition of general and professional competencies. The scope of these competencies is defined, at a minimum, by specified lists of syndromes and symptoms of diseases, emergency conditions, physiological states, and diseases requiring specific patient management tactics, as well as laboratory and instrumental examinations, medical procedures, and matters of occupational, forensic, and military medical expertise.

  • Characteristics of the study programme
    Subject area (field of study, subject area, specialization) 22 ‘Health’
    222 ‘medicine’
    Object of Study and/or Activity in Medicine: prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases; the impact of health problems on patients, their families, and the population; and health maintenance.
    Learning Objectives: the acquisition of the ability to solve complex tasks and problems, including those of a research and innovative nature, in the field of medicine. The ability to continue learning with a high degree of autonomy.
    Theoretical Content of the Subject Area: concepts, principles, and theories of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases at the individual, family, and population levels.
    Methods, Methodologies, and Technologies: anamnestic, clinical, laboratory, and instrumental methods of conducting the diagnostic process; identification of leading symptoms and syndromes; determination of provisional and clinical diagnoses; technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention; management and organization of work in the healthcare sector.
    Tools and Equipment: modern diagnostic, therapeutic, and other devices, items, and instruments used in professional medical practice.
    Programme features Widespread implementation of simulation-based training and innovative technologies within the educational process; option for English-medium instruction throughout the program; early clinical exposure, including practical training starting from the first year of study; practical training at multidisciplinary healthcare facilities, specifically at the university’s own ‘University Hospital’ branch; opportunities for national and international mobility, including specialized clinical placements; integration of education and research within laboratories, research centers, and clinics, with the possibility to present and publish scientific findings.
  • Employability and further education of graduates
    Employability of graduates Upon completion of the Professional Study Master’s Programme ‘Medicine’, the specialist is qualified to perform the following professional roles:
    Medical Intern (Occupational Code – 3229);
    Trainee Physician (Occupational Code – 3221);
    Medical Resident (Occupational Code – XXX).Professional titles that a graduate in specialty ‘Medicine’ may hold after completing their internship, according to the National Classifier of Ukraine: Classifier of Occupations (SC 003:2010):
    Section 2: Professionals
    Sub-section 22: Professionals in Life Sciences and Medical Sciences
    Class 221: Professionals in Life Sciences and Medical Sciences
    Class 222: Health Professionals (except Nursing)
    Sub-class 2221: Medical Doctors (except Dentistry)
    Group 2221.2: Physicians / Medical Doctors
    Sub-class 2225: Professionals in Medical and Preventive Medicine
    Group 2225.2: Physicians, Specialists in Medical and Preventive Medicine
    Group 2229.2: Professionals in Medicine (except Nursing and Midwifery)
    The specialist is prepared to work within the following sectors of the National Classification of Economic Activities:
    Section Q: Health and Social Work Activities
    Division 86.1: Hospital activities
    Group 86.10: Hospital activities
    Class 86.21: General medical practice activities
    Class 86.90: Other health activities
    Academic rights of graduates Obtaining of additional qualifications and medical specializations within the adult education system, including internship training (postgraduate medical residency).
    Obtaining education at the third (educational-scientific) level of higher education (PhD programs).
  • Teaching and assessment
    Teaching and learning Approaches: student-centered, learner-centered (person-centered), competency-based, practice-oriented, e-learning, simulation-based learning, self-directed learning, and research-based learning.
    Forms: educational sessions (lectures, practical classes, seminars, tutorials/consultations), independent study, clinical (practical) training, and assessment measures.
    Methods: lectures, narrative/presentation, briefing, dialogue-based teaching, discussions, practical exercises, business and role-playing games; standardized, simulated, and hybrid patient methods; situational problem-solving, case-based learning (case studies), training workshops, problem-based learning (PBL), creative inquiry, virtual reality (VR), etc.
    Assessment Forms of control measures: oral examination (questioning), testing, demonstration of practical skills, practical training reports, oral/written credit tests, differentiated credit tests and examinations, certification, etc.
    Assessment: 4-point (‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘satisfactory’, ‘unsatisfactory’), 200-point rating and 2-point (‘passed’, ‘failed’) scales are used.
  • Programme competencies
    Integral competence The ability to solve complex tasks and problems in the field of healthcare during professional activity or the learning process, which involves research and/or innovation and is characterized by the uncertainty of conditions and requirements.
    General competencies (GC) GC1. Ability to think abstractly, analyze, and synthesize.
    GC2. Ability to learn and master modern knowledge.
    GC3. Ability to apply knowledge in practical situations.
    GC4. Knowledge and understanding of the subject area and understanding of professional activity.
    GC5. Ability to adapt and act in new situations.
    GC6. Ability to make reasoned (informed) decisions.
    GC7. Ability to work in a team.
    GC8. Capacity for interpersonal interaction.
    GC9. Ability to communicate in a foreign language.
    GC10. Ability to use information and communication technologies.
    GC11. Ability to search for, process, and analyze information from various sources.
    GC12. Determination and persistence regarding tasks and responsibilities.
    GC13. Awareness of equal opportunities and gender issues.
    GC14. Ability to exercise rights and duties as a member of society; awareness of the values of a civil (free democratic) society and the necessity of its sustainable development, the rule of law, and human and civil rights and freedoms in Ukraine.
    GC15. Ability to preserve and enhance moral, cultural, and scientific values and achievements of society based on an understanding of the history and patterns of development of the subject area, its place in the general system of knowledge about nature and society, and in the development of society, techniques, and technologies; ability to use various types and forms of physical activity for active recreation and leading a healthy lifestyle.
    GC16. Ability to make decisions and act in compliance with the principle of zero tolerance for corruption and any other manifestations of misconduct (academic/professional dishonesty).
    Special (professional, subject-specific) competencies (PC) PC1. Ability to collect medical information about the patient and analyze clinical data.
    PC2. Ability to determine the required list of laboratory and instrumental examinations and evaluate their results.
    PC3. Ability to establish preliminary and clinical diagnoses of diseases.
    PC4. Ability to determine the necessary work and rest regimen for the treatment and prevention of diseases.
    PC5. Ability to determine dietary patterns (nutritional requirements) for the treatment and prevention of diseases.
    PC6. Ability to determine the principles and nature of treatment and prevention of diseases.
    PC7. Ability to diagnose emergency conditions.
    PC8. Ability to determine tactics and provide emergency medical care.
    PC9. Ability to carry out medical evacuation measures.
    PC10. Ability to perform medical procedures and manipulations.
    PC11. Ability to solve medical problems in new or unfamiliar environments with incomplete or limited information, considering aspects of social and ethical responsibility, including the early intervention system.
    PC12. Ability to determine management tactics for physiological pregnancy, physiological labor, and the postpartum period. Counseling skills in family planning and contraceptive selection.
    PC13. Ability to conduct sanitary-hygienic and preventive measures.
    PC14. Ability to plan and conduct preventive and anti-epidemic measures regarding infectious diseases.
    PC15. Ability to conduct work capacity assessment (medical examination of disability).
    PC16. Ability to maintain medical documentation, including electronic health records (EHR).
    PC17. Ability to assess the impact of environmental, socio-economic, and biological determinants on the health status of an individual, family, and population.
    PC18. Ability to analyze the activities of a physician, department, or healthcare facility; to ensure the quality of medical care and increase the efficiency of medical resource utilization.
    PC19. Ability to organize and integrate healthcare delivery to the population and conduct marketing of medical services.
    PC20. Ability to conduct epidemiological and medico-statistical studies of population health; processing of social, economic, and medical information.
    PC21. Ability to communicate one’s knowledge, conclusions, and reasoning regarding healthcare issues and related topics clearly and unambiguously to both specialists and non-specialists, including learners (trainees).
    PC22. Ability to manage complex and unpredictable work processes in the healthcare sector that require new strategic approaches.
    PC23. Ability to develop and implement scientific and applied projects in the field of healthcare.
    PC24. Adherence to ethical principles when working with patients and laboratory animals.
    PC25. Adherence to professional and academic integrity; taking responsibility for the reliability of obtained scientific results.
  • Programme learning outcomes

    PLO 1. Possess foundational knowledge of the structure of professional activity. Ability to carry out professional activities that require the updating and integration of knowledge. Demonstrate responsibility for professional development and the capacity for further professional learning with a high level of autonomy.
    PLO 2. Understanding and knowledge of fundamental and clinical biomedical sciences at a level sufficient for solving professional tasks in the healthcare sector.
    PLO 3. Specialized conceptual knowledge, including scientific achievements from the perspective of evidence-based medicine in healthcare, providing a basis for research; critical reflection on problems in medicine and related interdisciplinary issues, including the early intervention system.
    PLO 4. Identify and recognize leading clinical symptoms and syndromes (according to List 1); using standard methods and based on the patient’s medical history, physical examination data, and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, establish a preliminary clinical diagnosis of the disease (according to List 2).
    PLO 5. Collect complaints, medical and life history; evaluate the patient’s psychomotor and physical development, and the state of body organs and systems; evaluate information regarding the diagnosis based on laboratory and instrumental examination results (according to List 4), considering the patient’s age.
    PLO 6. Establish a final clinical diagnosis through reasoned decision-making and analysis of subjective and objective data from clinical and additional examinations, performing differential diagnosis while adhering to relevant ethical and legal norms, under the supervision of a supervising physician in a healthcare facility (according to List 2).
    PLO 7. Prescribe and analyze additional (mandatory and elective) examination methods (laboratory, functional, and/or instrumental) (according to List 4) for patients with diseases of body organs and systems for differential diagnosis (according to List 2).
    PLO 8. Determine the primary clinical syndrome or the cause of the severity of the victim’s/patient’s condition (according to List 3) through reasoned decision-making and assessment of the individual’s state under any circumstances (within or outside a healthcare facility), including emergencies, combat conditions, field conditions, and situations with incomplete information and time constraints.
    PLO 9. Determine the nature and principles of treatment (conservative or surgical) for patients with diseases (according to List 2), considering the patient’s age, within or outside a healthcare facility and at stages of medical evacuation, including field conditions; based on the preliminary clinical diagnosis and adhering to ethical and legal norms, make reasoned decisions according to existing algorithms and standard protocols (including international ones) based on the principles of evidence-based medicine; justify personalized recommendations if the standard protocol needs expansion, under the supervision of a supervising physician.
    PLO 10. Determine the necessary work, rest, and nutritional regimen based on the final clinical diagnosis, adhering to ethical and legal norms, through reasoned decision-making according to existing algorithms and standard protocols.
    PLO 11. Determine the approach, plan, and tactics for managing physiological pregnancy, physiological labor, and the postpartum period through reasoned decision-making according to existing algorithms and standard protocols.
    PLO 12. Assess the general condition of a newborn child through reasoned decision-making according to existing algorithms and standard protocols, adhering to relevant ethical and legal norms.
    PLO 13. Assess and monitor child development, provide recommendations on breastfeeding and age-specific nutrition, and organize preventive vaccinations according to the immunization schedule.
    PLO 14. Determine tactics and provide emergency medical care in urgent conditions (according to List 3) under time constraints, in accordance with existing clinical protocols and treatment standards.
    PLO 15. Organize medical care delivery and medical evacuation measures for the population and military personnel during emergencies and combat actions, including field conditions.
    PLO 16. Formulate rational medical routes for patients; organize interaction with colleagues within and outside their own facility/organization; apply medical service promotion tools based on population needs analysis within the functioning of a healthcare facility or department in a competitive environment.
    PLO 17. Perform medical manipulations (according to List 5) in a clinical setting, at home, or at a workplace based on a preliminary clinical diagnosis and/or the patient’s status through reasoned decision-making, adhering to ethical and legal norms.
    PLO 18. Determine the functional state, activity limitations, and duration of incapacity for work, completing relevant documentation in a healthcare facility based on disease data, its progression, and the individual’s professional activity specifics. Maintain medical records for patients and populations based on regulatory documents.
    PLO 19. Plan and implement a system of anti-epidemic and preventive measures regarding the onset and spread of diseases among the population.
    PLO 20. Analyze the epidemiological situation and carry out measures for mass, individual, general, and local prevention of infectious diseases.
    PLO 21. Search for necessary information in professional literature, databases, and other sources; analyze, evaluate, and apply this information.
    PLO 22. Apply statistical data analysis methods to solve complex healthcare problems.
    PLO 23. Apply modern digital, information, and communication technologies, as well as specialized software, in professional activity and professional self-development.
    PLO 24. Evaluate the impact of the environment on human health to assess the morbidity rates of the population.
    PLO 25. Organize the necessary level of individual safety (for oneself and those under care) in case of typical dangerous situations within the individual field of activity.
    PLO 26. Communicate one’s knowledge, conclusions, and arguments regarding healthcare issues and related topics clearly and unambiguously to specialists and non-specialists; manage conflicts at interpersonal and organizational (professional) levels; establish effective communication in professional and non-professional environments.
    PLO 27. Manage complex and unpredictable work processes in the healthcare sector that require new strategic approaches; organize work and professional development of personnel considering acquired teamwork skills, leadership, quality, accessibility, equity, and the provision of integrated medical care.
    PLO 28. Communicate fluently in the state language and English, both orally and in writing, to discuss professional activities, research, and projects.
    PLO 29. Make effective decisions on healthcare issues, assess required resources, and consider social, economic, and ethical consequences while understanding the economic principles of healthcare functioning and medical marketing specifics.
    PLO 30. Plan, organize, and conduct specific prevention measures for infectious diseases, including mandatory and recommended ones according to the National Immunization Schedule. Manage vaccine stocks, organize additional vaccination campaigns, and carry out immunoprophylaxis measures.
    PLO 31. Act in the professional sphere considering one’s own freedom and safety in cooperation and understanding with members of society (both specialists and non-specialists); ability to make decisions independently and take responsibility for one’s actions; work effectively in a team guided by the principles of leadership and mutual respect.

  • Educational components

    The list of normative components of the curriculum of EP “Medicine” of the specialty “Medicine” of the educational degree “master”:

    1st year

    The list of electoral components of the curriculum of EP “Medicine” of the specialty “Medicine” of the educational degree “master”:

  • Resource provision for the implementation of the programme
    Staffing Meets the staff requirements for conducting educational activities at the second (Master) level of higher education and the study programme, that provides for the qualification in professions for which additional regulation has been introduced, established by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1187 dated December 30, 2015 ‘On Approval of Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities of Educational Institutions’ (as amended).
    Head of Programme: Doctor of Medical Science, Professor.
    Material and technical support The provision of educational premises for the respective departments, computer workstations, and multimedia equipment complies with the Licensing Conditions for Educational Activities, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1187, dated December 30, 2015 (as amended). The university maintains 7 civil defence shelters certified by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU). Clinical training facilities are fully available for practical education. The university operates a comprehensive network of specialized facilities, including: ‘University Hospital’ branch; Research Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine of KhNMU; Ukrainian Institute of Mitochondrial and Epigenomic Medicine; Scientific and Practical Center for Preclinical and Clinical Research; Palliative Medicine Center; Central Research Laboratory and the Experimental Biological Clinic; 10 Problem-Based Research Laboratories; Tactical Medicine Training Center; Simulation Center, 3D Technology Center and Distance Learning Center of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Education Quality; Gender Education Center; Professor V.D. Otamanovskyi Center for Medical History; ‘Museum of Medicine’ complex; 4 Educational, Scientific, and Production Associations.
    KhNMU maintains 32 local area networks (LANs) and 55 wireless access points (Wi-Fi). The network and communication infrastructure are entirely based on fiber-optic technologies with data transfer speeds of up to 1 Gbps. There are 22 computer labs available for student use. Internet access is free of charge and unlimited for all students.
    All necessary social and living infrastructure is provided, including guaranteed students’ accommodation in university dormitories.
    University buildings and educational premises are fully equipped to ensure barrier-free access for persons with disabilities and other mobile-impaired groups.
    Information and methodological support Educational and methodological support is provided via the university’s official website (knmu.edu.ua), the Scientific Library, as well as distance and blended learning platforms and the Automated Management System (AMS).
    The KhNMU Scientific Library maintains a dedicated web portal (libr.knmu.edu.ua), which serves as a streamlined access point to diverse educational and scientific resources, categorized as follows:
    Internal Resources (In-house Generation):
    – KhNMU Institutional Repository: The university’s primary electronic archive and the first among Ukrainian medical universities to provide open access to educational and scientific materials. It contains 32,500 full-text documents, including over 3,000 educational manuals and lecture materials, facilitating 24/7 student self-study.
    – Professionally Oriented E-Content (POEC): A web index featuring links to full-text educational and scientific book editions from the repositories of various Ukrainian universities and research institutions (3,256 titles).
    – Electronic Catalogue comprises over 330,000 bibliographic records, including more than 11,000 links to full-text materials (textbooks, manuals, conference proceedings, periodicals, etc.). The library constantly updates problem-oriented databases focused on the university’s key research areas: ‘Health of the Healthy’, ‘Minimally Invasive Interventions’, ‘Cardiovascular Diseases’, ‘Viral and Bacterial Infections’, as well as topical fields like ‘Evidence-Based Medicine’ and ‘Military Medicine’.
    External Resources:
    – Biomedical Databases: Access to specialized databases including PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, DOAJ, Open J-Gate, BioOne, and others.
    – Scientometric Databases: Full access to Scopus and Web of Science.
    – International Collections: Access to resources from 30 international companies via the collection ‘Relevant Resources Supporting Ukrainian Educators and Scientists in Wartime’, including AMBOSS, ScienceDirect, Springer, BMJ Best Practice, BMJ Learning, CAPSULE, EBSCO Health, Coursera, CASUS, and more.
    – Curated Thematic Collections: Ongoing development of collections such as ‘Academic Integrity’, ‘Soft Skills Development’, ‘Open Educational Resources’, ‘Open Journals’, and ‘Resources on the History of Ukraine and Ukrainian Language’.
    To support learning and board exam preparation, the university provides free access to ‘Bricks’ (fundamental medicine cases) on the USMLE-Rx online platform by MedIQ Learning (USA). The library is equipped with automated workstations specifically designated for this software.
    During martial law in Ukraine, the KHNMU Scientific Library operates in a hybrid format, providing both on-site and remote services.
    The infrastructure for the educational process includes Moodle, Google Workspace for Education, MS Teams, and the AMS.  Distance Learning Center coordinates and supports the educational process, particularly synchronous learning, distance education technologies, and hybrid-format classes.
  • Academic mobility
    National credit mobility National credit mobility is carried out in accordance with the Law of Ukraine ‘On higher education’ and agreements between educational institutions with the possibility of credit transfer.
    International credit mobility International credit mobility is carried out in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On higher education” and agreements between educational institutions with the possibility of credit transfer.
    The University’s partner institutions include: Çukurova University (Turkey); School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge (United Kingdom); Vilnius University (Lithuania); University of Warsaw (Poland), among others.
    International student admission Within the licensed scope of the subject area.