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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.

Teaching and learning of medical sciences in nursing was identified as the cause of anxiety among students, teachers and the organizations. The aim of this study was to determine the difficulties faced by nursing students in those modules. An action research was conducted on 1st and 2nd year of Bachelor of Nursing students. Results showed that, relationship between CGPA, students’ guide book (p= 0.021, 0.018), lectures timetable (p =0.032), lectures (p=0.034, 0.043) and learning package (p=0.008, 0.016) of physiology and biochemistry influenced the teaching and learning of medical science subjects.