The Faculty of Science was founded in 1980-1981, just two years after the establishment of the Islamic university-Gaza. At inauguration, the faculty five departments (Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geology) and later new departments were introduced (Medical technology, Computer, Environmental and Earth Sciences and Biochemistry). During the school year 2002, the faculty launched new departments (Information Technology, Optometry, and Math/Statistics). Later on, the faculty of science had established the Information Technology Faculty which included both IT and Computer departments.

The university worked diligently to provide the faculty with the best laboratories necessary for student teaching, training and research. The faculty has set its goals to provide the community with quality graduates capable of positively interacting and contributing in all available fields (Education, environment, industry, medical technology and health sector). In order for to join a specific department at the faculty, the student should successfully pass the first year courses that are required by that department with the required average set by the department.

Scientific Degrees and Specialties

The faculty of science offers both Bachelor and Master Degrees in a number of specialties after completing the required accredited units:

First: Bachelor Degree

The faculty of science offers the bachelor degree in 11 specialties

Biological sciences branch	Natural Sciences Branch
Biology	Physics
Biotechnology	Chemistry
Optometry	Biochemistry
Environmental and Earth Sciences	Math
Medical Technology	Math /Computer
	Math / Statistics

        Second: Master Degree

The faculty offers the Master degree of Science in Physics, math, Chemistry and Biological Sciences ( Microbiology, Medical technology, Botany and Mycology, and Zoology) wherein a candidate studies 36 accredited units including 6 units for thesis in a minimum period of two years.