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About University

 

Donetsk National Medical University has the IV (the highest) level of accreditation in Ukraine, and it has greatly contributed to the development of Ukraine’s higher educational system, medical science, and health services. As of now, over 1120 teachers work at 82 departments of Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU).

Donetsk National Medical University ranks as Ukraine`s number one medical university graduate which become great doctors and future scientists.

Donetsk National Medical University welcomes thousands of students from over 190 countries who speak over 140 languages.

Donetsk National Medical University offers a huge range of graduate and postgraduate courses, as well as numerous resources and facilities for students’ free use. University is located in the heart of Kropyvnitskyi, Kirovohrad. It is a major international, business, cultural, and communication center and one of the most beautiful and historical cities in the world. Recently Donetsk National Medical University opened one more campus in Mariupol city.

The faculty provides a comfortable atmosphere, highly qualified teaching staff, and a big library for study purposes. The fact that all graduates work within the specialty after graduation shows that DNMU is not only a high-ranking university, but the professors thereof are competent enough to help students achieve their goals.

Recognition and Accreditation

 

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health of Ukraine, as well as the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, approved the curriculum of the Faculty of Medicine. Mostly all countries in the world recognize the degree of Donetsk National Medical University.

Donetsk National Medical University is recognized by the World Health Organization, I-MED School, Medical Council of India, Nepal Medical Council, Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, European Universities Association, and by many other countries.

Bologna Process

 

Since March 2004, Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU) has been appointed as the primary regional center for implementing the Bologna process in Ukraine. DNMU students have the opportunity to attend various exchange programs with other European medical universities and, upon obtaining a specialist’s degree, they will have very good job prospects in Europe and America.

Innovation 

 

Donetsk National Medical University is nationally known for its many innovative teaching methods, clinical training, and research programs. Our award-winning faculty members constantly strive for innovation and excellence in classrooms, laboratories, and clinics. Because study groups are relatively small, our faculty members get to know each student.

Training of physicians is conducted under the guidance of experienced teachers, doctors, and candidates of medical sciences. Teaching is carried out according to modern standards of higher educational establishments. The main goal of departments is to train qualified physicians for any work-related situations by providing extensive training.

About Studying Process

 

Foreign students study in groups of 10-12 students. Second-year students attend their clinical studies where they gain experience with nursing patients. Clinical subjects are taught starting from the third year of study. Students are free to pick disciplines compulsory for a specific course, as well as any of those which may potentially become useful.

The first semester starts either in September or October and lasts until the last week of December.

The second semester starts either in January or February and lasts until mid-July.

Within the week there are 5 working days, Saturday and Sunday are days off. The studies are scheduled from 8.00 to 16.00. The student’s working week comprises 54 hours; within this time period, there are 36 lecturing hours and 18 hours for independent work.

The teaching course consists of semesters, summative assessments, and vacations. The teaching year is 12 months and comprises teaching days, days of final control, examination sessions, days off, weekends, and public holidays. Visiting all kinds of studies (except for consultations) is obligatory for students.

Summer vacation covers the month of July and August.

During holidays students may have easy access to CIS & all countries in Europe by bus, train, and flight. Special programs and trips are also available to enable students to experience firsthand the transition process in Russia or Ukrainian, CIS counties, and elsewhere in Europe.

Faculties and Specialties

 

Students can choose their future specialization out of various courses presented at Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU): 

GENERAL MEDICINE (MD / MBBS): 

• English and Russian Medium of Instruction 
• Duration of the course: 6 years
• Degree awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD or MBBS)

PEDIATRICS:

• English and Russian Medium of Instruction 
• Duration of the course: 6 years 
• Degree awarded: Doctor of Medicine (MD or MBBS)

DENTISTRY / STOMATOLOGY:

• English and Russian Medium of Instruction 
• Duration of the course: 5 years 
• Degree awarded: Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS)

PHARMACY: 

• English and Russian Medium of Instruction
• The duration of the pharmacy course is 5 years.

NURSING:

• English and Russian Medium of Instruction
• The duration of the course is 2 years for a diploma and 4 years for a bachelor’s degree.
• Degree awarded: Bachelor of Nursing 

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:

Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU) offers postgraduate studies in all medical fields.

• The duration of the study is 2-3 years.

PRE-MEDICAL COURSE:

This is a Russian intensive program for students wishing to continue their studies at Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU) or any other University in Ukraine. 

• The duration of the preparatory course is 1 year. 
• Upon successful completion, a diploma is awarded.

FOUNDATION COURSE:

This course is specially designed for foreign students who do not meet the requirements necessary for undergraduate programs; it also helps students bridge the gap between school and university.   

• The duration of the foundation course is 1 year.

DNMU INSTITUTES INCLUDE:

At Donetsk National Medical University there are 11 different institutes working in different fields for research and international cooperation in medicine.

• the Center of Endoscopic Surgeries;
• the Center of International Cooperation;
• the Center of Cellular and Fabric Transplantation;
• the Regional Medical Center “Medicine and Safety of Work”;
• the Center of Dermocosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine;
• the International Medical Physical and Chemical Center;
• the Clinic for Joints of Endoprotezic Therapy;
• the Central Research Laboratory;
• the Donetsk Regional Center of Protection of Motherhood and Childhood.

DNMU’S THEORETICAL DEPARTMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

At Donetsk National Medical University there are 23 theoretical departments where students get their training. All the departments and classes are well-equipped with new computer labs, the teaching staff is proficient in English, and all materials related to subjects are available to students.

• Department of Human Anatomy;
• Department of Physiology and Pathological Physiology;
• Department of General and Biological Chemistry № 1 (Kramatorsk);
• Department of General and Biological Chemistry № 2 (Kropyvnytskyi);
• Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology;
• Department of Language and Humanities № 1 (Kramatorsk);
• Department of Language and Humanities № 2 (Kropyvnytskyi);
• Department of Medical Physics and Information Technologies № 1;
• Department of Medical Physics and Information Technologies № 2;
• Department of Language and Humanities № 3 (Mariupol);
• Department of Ukrainian and Russian;
• Department of Physical Education;
• Department of Medical Biology.

DNMU CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

At Donetsk National Medical University there are 19 clinical departments working under DNMU, wherein students get their clinical and practical training. Almost all clinical departments of DNMU are located in different hospitals in Donetsk, and most hospitals are located on the campus of the Donetsk National Medical University. Students have full rights to use the clinical labs of all the hospitals. Laboratories utilize all modern facilities and equipment.

• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
• Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care;
• Department of Internal Medicine № 1;
• Department of Internal Medicine № 2;
• Department of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology;
• Department of General and Pediatric Surgery;
• Department of Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, and Laboratory Diagnosis;
• Department of Medical Rehabilitation;
• Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery;
• Department of Dentistry № 1;
• Department of Dentistry № 2;
• Department of Dentistry № 3;
• Department of Urology;
• Department of Surgery, Endoscopy, Otorhinolaryngology Reconstructive Surgery;
• Department of Oncology and Radiology;
• Department of Ophthalmology;
• Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology, and Pediatric Infections;
• Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Addiction, and Medical Psychology;
• Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics, and Military Surgery.

Additionally, students have an opportunity to obtain a degree related to biomedicine. Please find the list thereof below.

DNMU BIOMEDICAL DEPARTMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Department of Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology;
• Department of Higher Education, Health and Hygiene Management;
• Department of Healthcare Organization № 2;
• Department of Pathomorphology, Forensic Medicine and Histology.
• In Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU) the academic year is divided into two semesters: