Factors influencing academic major selection among health sciences students in Saudi Arabia

The study highlighted the desire of students to choose their major based on several factors. This included the needs of the community, the salary, academic level, and prior volunteering in a major subject field. These findings revealed the utmost importance of providing resources and opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make informed decisions about their major and future career path.

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Journal of Education and Health Promotion
Published
2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_132_25
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Medical Education and Admissions
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Factors influencing academic major selection among health sciences students in Saudi Arabia

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Factors influencing academic major selection among health sciences students in Saudi Arabia

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Abstract

The study highlighted the desire of students to choose their major based on several factors. This included the needs of the community, the salary, academic level, and prior volunteering in a major subject field. These findings revealed the utmost importance of providing resources and opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make informed decisions about their major and future career path.

Journal of Education and Health PromotionVol. 14(1)
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA), King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA), National Guard Health Affairs (SA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 26%
Medical Education and Admissions
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