Abstract: Objective To explore the important role of the reinforcement of the science subjects in medical colleges as to the cultivation of high-quality medical talents. Methods Through the on-the-spot and remote survey of the basic science education in different medical colleges and universities of higher learning in our country, the current status of the basic science education of medical colleges and universities in our country were summarized, and the influence of science marks on the general academic achievement of 787 students graduated from 2012 to 2013 in our medical colleges were statistically analyzed. The necessity to strengthening the basic science education of the medical students and the measures to be taken were discussed. Results The development of medical science resulted in the new requirements of the structure of knowledge for medical talents. The existing view of the basic science education and the curriculum system couldn’t completely meet the requirements of the training goal. Conclusion We must strengthen the basic science education of medical students; improve the methods of scientific thinking, creative ability and self-education ability of medical students so as to adapt to the 21st century needs for high quality medical talents.

Key words: medical students, science education, teaching reform