An Exploration of Issues Relating to Medical Science Subjects: Nursing Students’ Perception and Experience in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

The failing rate of Medical science subjects which were taught to students from the Bachelor of Nursing Program in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was between 35%-45% every semester. This exploratory survey was designed to examine the issues, perception and experiences related to the learning of these subjects. Thirty, year one nursing students participated in this study. Data was analysis indicated that 53% of the students did not expect these subjects in nursing, 70% were not satisfied with the way these subjects were conducted and 40% wanted different teaching strategies. This study reveals a need to reform the teaching and learning of these subjects to a more student-centered approach.