The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has recently granted approval for the launch of an innovative Master's degree program at the College of Pharmacy: "Technology in Pharmaceutical Development and Practice." This new program marks a significant step forward in the realm of pharmaceutical education and research in our region.

 The curriculum of the Master Technology in Pharmaceutical Development and Practice is designed to cater to the evolving demands and advancements within the pharmaceutical industry. It will equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills essential for roles in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, quality control, and advanced pharmacy practice.

It integrates and connects the field of modern pharmaceutical technology, drug design, and discovery with specialized courses under the framework and concept of pharmaceutical development and optimal drug use or practice in patient care, whether clinical, industrial, or otherwise.

The Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Fadia Mayyas noted that this program includes modern technologies in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and drug design, in addition to clinical and industrial pharmaceutical practice. She highlighted that there is no specialized program in pharmaceutical practice in its comprehensive sense at Jordanian universities, as some programs focus only on clinical practice, which is just one aspect of pharmaceutical practice, and there is a shortage of programs for courses concerned with industrial practice or the use of behavioral and social aspects in pharmaceutical practice.

She continued: The program focuses on modern techniques used in drug development and covers new fields and courses not previously offered, such as good manufacturing practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing, digital technology in drug development, nanobiotechnology, and molecular modeling in drug design and discovery, in addition to advanced pharmacy practice, modern applications in practice, and research methodology using behavioral and social aspects in pharmaceutical practice, which face a shortage of competencies in academic and research institutions for these specializations.

Mayyas confirmed that the study plan for this program, in both the thesis and comprehensive tracks, provides the student with the opportunity to choose a research field in either pharmaceutical development technology or pharmaceutical practice. She noted that the "comprehensive track" will have a research-oriented nature as it includes a research project that the student completes as a mandatory requirement, which is a distinctive feature of this "comprehensive track" compared to other master's programs in pharmaceutical sciences at Jordanian universities.

 Moreover, the Master Technology in Pharmaceutical Development and Practice program is expected to attract talented individuals aspiring to make meaningful contributions to healthcare and pharmaceutical advancements. It will also create opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry, promoting research initiatives that address current challenges in pharmaceutical technology.