EVALUATION OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC FAILURE IN URMIA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN 1390

Academic failure of the students in higher education is one of the major
problems. This study aims to examine the factors affecting Academic failure of the college students at
Urmia Medical University.
Materials & Methods: This descriptive - analytical study in which 165 students from the Faculty of
Paramedical Sciences,Urmia University of Medical Sciences were selected by cluster sampling. The
field of interest of the students included different disciplines such as radiology, laboratory science,
health technology, anesthesiology, and the operating room. Demographic characteristics and attitudes
of students with academic failure factors were collected by a researcher made questionaiere.
Results: The results showed that the academic failure was most frequent among anesthesiology
students comparing to other courses. Economic status, and unsuitable study hours were the major
factors of academic failure according to the students’ point of view. Paying more attention to
educational, and training related factors, in addition preventing academic failure of students can help
to improve and develop the country.
Conclusion: Individual characteristics, economic status, number of hours of study and training are the
major causes of educational failure.