The Faculty of Pharmacy at An-Najah National University aspires to be a leading institution locally and regionally in pharmaceutical education, scientific research, and community engagement. The Faculty is committed to delivering high-quality, future-oriented academic programs that prepare ethical, competent, and practice-ready pharmacy professionals capable of advancing patient-centered care, supporting the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, and improving public health and societal well-being.

This vision is fully aligned with the University’s vision, reflecting a shared commitment to academic excellence, research leadership, innovation, community service, and sustainable development. The Faculty translates these institutional priorities into specialized pharmaceutical education, clinical training, and research initiatives that contribute directly to healthcare advancement and societal needs.

To maintain responsiveness to evolving healthcare and professional demands, the Faculty adopts innovative educational approaches, including outcome-based education, case-based learning, interprofessional education, and structured experiential training. Strong partnerships with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory bodies, and academic partners ensure that academic programs remain aligned with current practice standards, emerging scientific advancements, and future workforce requirements.

Through this integrated approach, the Faculty prepares graduates who are scientifically competent, professionally responsible, and capable of leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning, contributing effectively to the advancement of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, and improved healthcare outcomes.

The Faculty’s vision is supported by the following strategic pillars:

Academic Excellence

• Deliver high-quality, outcome-based academic programs, including Bachelor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), and Cosmetic and Skincare Sciences.
• Ensure curricula are aligned with international accreditation standards and evolving healthcare needs.
• Foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional competency.

Research and Innovation

• Promote research excellence in pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, drug discovery, and cosmetic sciences.
• Encourage interdisciplinary and applied research addressing healthcare and societal needs.
• Support innovation and scientific contribution at local, regional, and international levels.

Community Engagement and Public Health

• Provide pharmaceutical care services and public health initiatives to improve community well-being.
• Promote medication safety, rational drug use, and health awareness.
• Contribute to sustainable healthcare development in Palestinian society.

Professional Development and Leadership

• Prepare graduates with leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Foster professionalism, ethical practice, and lifelong learning.
• Enable graduates to compete successfully in local, regional, and international job markets.

Collaboration and Partnership

• Strengthen partnerships with hospitals, community pharmacies, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, regulatory authorities, and academic institutions.
• Promote experiential learning, professional training, and knowledge exchange.
• Support interdisciplinary education and collaborative research.

The Faculty implements the following strategies to achieve its vision and mission:

• Continuously updating curricula to reflect advances in pharmaceutical, clinical, and cosmetic sciences.
• Implementing innovative teaching methodologies, including active learning, case-based learning, and experiential education.
• Providing advanced laboratories, simulation facilities, and modern research infrastructure.
• Strengthening partnerships with healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical industries, and research centers.
• Encouraging student and faculty participation in research, conferences, and professional development activities.
• Supporting experiential training programs that enhance practice readiness and professional competence.
• Promoting community outreach, public health initiatives, and professional service activities.
• Ensuring alignment with international accreditation standards and workforce needs.