As a leading Palestinian education institute, the Islamic University of Gaza has committed its resources to serve the local community and provide high quality education and research facilities. To fulfill this mission, IUG established nine faculties and recently has established the Faculty of Medicine.

The faculty is committed to enhance its standing as a national leader in medicine, medical education, research and service delivery with an emphasis on serving the needs of the local community.

Objectives

• Graduate doctors who are knowledgeable, skilled and committed to the moral values of the local community.

• Establish an academic reference for medical practice.

• Participate in developing the health sector in Palestine .

• Encourage scientific research in medical fields.

• Attract highly qualified professionals in medicine to serve their community.

Condition of Acceptance

Applicants should be distinguished students among those holding a secondary school degree. The category of students eligible to be accepted in the faculty is decided yearly by the university council.

Degree and Requirements.

Graduates from the faculty will be offered the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The program of MBBS consists of (258) credit hours distributed over 6-academic years.

Obligatory University Requirements                             16 Credit Hours

Selective University Requirements                                 11 Credit Hours

General Obligatory Faculty Requirements                    27 Credit Hours

Specific Obligatory Faculty Requirements                    204 Credit Hours

 Total                                                                                          258 Credit Hours