Pham Dac Quoc Phuong; Doan Van Vu; Vu Tran Thao Vy; Phan Bao Chon; Tran Huynh Thanh Nhat; Dinh Huu Hung; Phan Thi Kim Phung; Le Thi Hong Van

Factors Affecting the Needs of Learning English for Medical Purposes of Medical Students at Tay Nguyen University of Vietnam

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Pham Dac Quoc Phuong ^1,* Doan Van Vu ¹ Vu Tran Thao Vy ¹ Phan Bao Chon ¹ Tran Huynh Thanh Nhat ¹ Dinh Huu Hung ¹ Phan Thi Kim Phung ¹ Le Thi Hong Van ²

1. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy – Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam

2. Faculty of Foreign Linguistics – Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam

* Corresponding author.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5815/ijmecs.2025.06.03

Received: 16 Feb. 2025 / Revised: 11 Mar. 2025 / Accepted: 24 Sep. 2025 / Published: 8 Dec. 2025

Index Terms

Factors, Needs, English for Medical Purposes, Medical Students, Tay Nguyen University

Abstract

At Tay Nguyen University in Vietnam, the English for Medical Purposes (EMP) course is tailored to address the specific language learning needs of medical students. Despite its aims, the course exhibits various limitations that hinder both teaching and learning processes. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, encompassing cohorts from 2017 to 2022, to assess the interest levels and influencing factors related to learning EMP. A total of 258 students participated in the survey, revealing that only 31% expressed a preference for learning EMP. The study identified several key factors impacting the learning of EMP, including future career prospects, the learning environment, study materials, students' self-study habits, and specific teaching activities for medical purposes. This research provides valuable insights for both students and educational administrators at Tay Nguyen University, facilitating the development of effective strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of EMP education.

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Pham Dac Quoc Phuong, Doan Van Vu, Vu Tran Thao Vy, Phan Bao Chon, Tran Huynh Thanh Nhat, Dinh Huu Hung, Phan Thi Kim Phung, Le Thi Hong Van, "Factors Affecting the Needs of Learning English for Medical Purposes of Medical Students at Tay Nguyen University of Vietnam", International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science(IJMECS), Vol.17, No.6, pp. 36-47, 2025. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2025.06.03

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