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Updated: 1/31/2026

 

Faculty of Medicine: Overview and Development Strategy

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the most prominent faculties within the structure of Kherson State University. It provides professional training in the field of Healthcare (specialties: 222 Medicine, 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy, and 227 Therapy and Rehabilitation), Natural Sciences (102 Chemistry), and Education/Pedagogy (014 Secondary Education (Chemistry)).

Established by the Rector’s Order No. 554-D on June 27, 2018, "On Changes to the Structure of Kherson State University," the Faculty of Medicine was founded on the basis of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Human Health, and Tourism—incorporating fundamental specialties that have been active since the university's inception.

Academic Programs and Specialties:

  • 222 Medicine (I2)
    • Degree: Master’s (Second level of higher education).
    • Mode of study: Full-time.
    • Duration: 5 years and 10 months.
  • 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy (I8)

    • Degree: Master’s (Second level of higher education).

    • Mode of study: Full-time.

    • Note: Currently undergoing the licensing process.

  • 227 Therapy and Rehabilitation (I7)

    • Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time (3 years and 10 months).

    • Master’s Degree: Full-time (1 year and 10 months).

  • 102 Chemistry (E3)

    • Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time and part-time (3 years and 10 months).

    • Master’s Degree: Full-time (1 year and 4 months).

  • 014 Secondary Education (Chemistry) (A4)
    • Bachelor’s Degree: Full-time and part-time (3 years and 10 months).
    • Master’s Degree: Part-time (1 year and 4 months).

Development Strategy 2025-2026

Improvement Plan for the Faculty of Medicine at Kherson State University.

This initiative is part of the project "MOTIVATION OF THE UNCONQUERED 3.0: Development Vector. Competitive Insight: Creating Our Own Path to Excellence" by Scholarship (see contest terms).

WORKING GROUP:

  • Nataliia Myroshnykova – Specialty: 227 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

  • Larysa Satsuta – Specialty: 227 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

  • Viktoriia Roshka – Specialty: 102 Chemistry.

  • Eleonora Patoka – Specialty: 222 Medicine.

Successfully employed graduates of the faculty

Updated: 1/31/2026

OLENA ZAKHAREVYCH Director of "Peelup" LLC, Bucha, Kyiv region Class of 2014 Graduate Major: 102 Chemistry

ROMAN RODIK PhD in Chemistry, Senior Researcher, Head of the Laboratory of Medical and Biological Research, Institute of Organic Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. 2002 Graduate. Major: Chemistry and Informatics.

 

IRINA CHECHYNAPhD in Technical Sciences (Engineering), Chemical Technology Engineer at the textile enterprise "Gudbrandsdalens Uldvarefabrik AS", Lillehammer, Norway. Class of 2002. Major: Pedagogy and Methodology of Secondary Education (Chemistry, Biology, Basics of Ecology and Life Safety).

 

VIKTORIIA NAZAROVA PhD in Technical Sciences, Lecturer at Kherson State Maritime Academy, Kherson. 2003 Graduate, Major: Secondary Education (Biology and Chemistry).

 

RUSLAN BORYSENKOOLEKSII KAPLIN Co-founders of the Rehabilitation and Wellness Center "ReHab", Kherson Class of 2020 and 2021 Major: 227 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy

 

IRINA KULIKOVA Methodologist at the "Educational and Methodological Center for Vocational and Technical Education in Kherson Region." Teacher of Chemistry, Biology, and Ecology at the State Educational Institution "Kherson Higher Vocational School of Service and Design." 2016 Graduate. Specialty: 102 Chemistry.

OLENA SMOLYANA Head of Pharmacy at "KROK Pharmacy System" LLC, Kherson 2021 Graduate Major: 226 Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy

DARIA KACHUK PhD in Engineering (Candidate of Technical Sciences), Chemist at the Physical and Chemical Laboratory of the Quality Control Department, "Borshchahivskiy Chemical-Pharmaceutical Plant" Scientific-Production Center, PJSC.

2011 Graduate. Major: 102 Chemistry.

 

 TETYANA SAVCHENKODirector of Kherson Gymnasium No. 14 of the Kherson City Council, KhersonClass of 2006 (Graduate)Major: Pedagogy and Methods of Secondary Education "Chemistry. Biology"

 

ROMAN BURLAK Leading Specialist of the Education Department of the Katerynivka Village Council, Kirovohrad Region; Chemistry Teacher at "Nova Shkola" Lyceum. 2016 Graduate. Major: "Chemistry"; Specialization: "Analytical Monitoring of the State of the Environment, Food Products, and Medicines."

DIANA ONOSHCHENKO Physician at Klaipėda Children's Hospital, Klaipėda, Lithuania. 2024 Graduate, Major: 222 Medicine.

 
   

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025

    On December 15–16, 2025, an international meeting took place featuring a Ukrainian delegation and Swedish partners, who consistently support Ukraine. Olena Maksymenko, a student of group 272M, participated in the event. She presented the operational experience of emergency medical services in Kherson and joined the discussion on current healthcare challenges, particularly in frontline regions.
     
     

     


  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025

    Students of the Medical Faculty of Kherson State University took an active part in an important interdisciplinary meeting initiated by the "Bazhaiemo Zdorovia" pharmacy chain! The event brought together future specialists in Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Therapy to discuss key aspects of professional development.  


  • Friday, December 05, 2025

    A delegation from Kherson State University joined the final meeting of the HAW.International Model B 2022-2025 project, Project 57602998 - Health Tour, at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Germany).  
     

     


  • Friday, December 05, 2025

    Artemii Oleksandrovych Fursenko, a lecturer at the Department of Therapy and Occupational Therapy, participated in a significant professional event — the Roundtable for Clinical Education Coordinators.

    Organized as part of the Rehab4U ("Rehabilitation in Ukraine") project, the event took place on December 4-5, 2025, in Kyiv.

     
     


  • Friday, November 28, 2025

    Fighting AIDS through Knowledge! We are pleased to share the highlights of our themed online event dedicated to World AIDS Day (December 1), which was successfully held on November 28.

    Organized by the students of the Medical Faculty, the meeting focused on discussing key aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention.

    Our Active Participants Special thanks to the following educational institutions for their awareness and the active participation of their representatives:

    • Stanislav Lyceum named after K.Y. Holoborodko

    • Velyka Oleksandrivka Lyceum

    • Kherson Gymnasium №16

    • Kherson Secondary School of I–III Degrees №45

    • Kherson Secondary School of I–III Degrees №28

    Health preservation starts with awareness. We hope the information provided will help you in health promotion and prevention!

    Thank you for joining us! See you at our future events!