Why are Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing always so attractive to students – even during the most challenging times?

Amidst the significant impacts of the pandemic, technological advancements, and labor market shifts on many industries, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing have maintained a steady appeal to students and their families. This is not a temporary phenomenon, nor a fad, but rather reflects a fundamental principle: the need for healthcare and life preservation remains a core and enduring societal need.

According to education and healthcare experts, the enduring appeal of the healthcare sector stems from three structural pillars: unchanging social value; sustainably increasing demand for personnel over time; and stable, long-term, and in-depth career opportunities.

Expert's perspective: "Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing are fields that will never go out of style."

Explaining this appeal, Associate Professor, Doctor of Medicine Hoang Duc Hanh – Head of the Faculty of Medicine, former Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health, said: as society develops, the demand for healthcare not only increases in quantity but also places increasingly high demands on quality.

"This means that the team of doctors, pharmacists, and nurses always needs to be supplemented, especially those who are well-trained, ethical, and have real practical skills," Associate Professor, Doctor of Medicine Hoang Duc Hanh commented.

According to him, although technology and artificial intelligence are developing rapidly, medicine remains a field where humans play a central role. Technology can support diagnosis, management, and treatment, but it cannot completely replace the role of doctors in caring for and supporting patients.

Sharing the same viewpoint, Associate Professor Pham Trung Kien – former Vice Rector of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi – emphasized that Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing are specialized fields of study, requiring long training periods and high standards of discipline, expertise, and professional ethics.

"This very strictness creates a sustainable career advantage for students who receive proper training, not only domestically but also internationally," Associate Professor Pham Trung Kien analyzed.

He also stated that, given Vietnam's rapidly aging population, the demand for high-quality general practitioners, clinical pharmacists, and nurses will continue to increase significantly over the next 10–20 years.

It's not just a "hot industry," but the choice of those with a mission.

In reality, the majority of people who choose medicine, pharmacy, and nursing not only consider job opportunities but are also driven by profound social motivations: a desire to help people, a yearning to contribute to the community, and a high level of perseverance and responsibility.

From the perspective of nursing training, Dr. Tran Quang Huy – Head of the Nursing Department, Dai Nam University, stated: “Nursing is not just a ‘hot profession,’ but a choice for those who carry within themselves the mission of caring for and accompanying patients. This profession requires not only professional knowledge, but also dedication, perseverance, and a very high sense of social responsibility.”

According to him, choosing a career in healthcare cannot be a short-term decision, but a long-term commitment to a profession that demands lifelong learning, strict discipline, and a solid foundation of medical ethics right from the early years of training.

Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Nursing Training: Quality is a vital factor.

A key issue emphasized by experts is that not all training facilities are the same, and the quality of training directly determines professional competence and patient safety afterward.

Associate Professor Pham Trung Kien affirmed that training in the health sector must be closely linked to practical experience, hospitals, and the actual professional environment. Students should not only learn knowledge but also be trained in medical ethics, professional skills, and a service-oriented attitude towards patients.

From the perspective of pharmaceutical training, Dr. Nguyen Thi Vinh Hue – Head of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Dai Nam University, believes that in the modern healthcare system, the role of pharmacists has far surpassed the traditional concept of "dispensing medicine".

“Today’s pharmacists are directly involved in the treatment process: advising on the safe and rational use of medications, monitoring treatment effectiveness, participating in research, production, and quality control of pharmaceuticals. Therefore, pharmacy training cannot be superficial; it must begin with a foundation of professional discipline, professional standards, and ethical conduct from the very first year,” emphasized Dr. Nguyen Thi Vinh Hue.

The Health Sciences sector at Dai Nam University is built on a training-oriented approach that focuses on substance, competency standards, and is closely linked to professional practice requirements.

The curriculum is designed to closely adhere to learning outcomes, with increased practical training and internships at hospitals and medical facilities; the teaching staff consists of professors, doctors, and pharmacists with extensive professional and practical experience. The learning environment is disciplined, serious, yet humane, helping students develop professional conduct right from the classroom.

Beyond training in knowledge and skills, Dai Nam University places special emphasis on medical ethics, social responsibility, and professional integrity—core values that define a physician in the context of modern medicine.

2026 Admissions: Choosing a Health-related field is a choice for a long-term future.

From an expert perspective and in the field of training, it is clear that Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing are not only choices for the present, but also sustainable choices for the future.

In the 2026 admissions season, Dai Nam University is steadfastly choosing a selective training path – not chasing quantity, but focusing on students who are truly serious about the fields of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing. For the University, training in the health sector is not just about imparting knowledge, but about honing skills, ethics, and character, so that each graduate possesses the professional competence, responsibility, and compassion to shoulder the mission of caring for community health.