The School of Pure and Applied Sciences was found in July 2014 as one of the Schools of Garissa University. There was need to establish a Science School that would offer science programmes at the same time service the other Schools that offer science related courses. The School has three Departments, namely: Department of Mathematics, Department of Computer and Information Science and Department of Natural Sciences. Nine undergraduates academic programmes are offered namely; Bachelor of science (B.Sc.) in the following fields (Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology); Bachelor of science in Actuarial Science; Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics; Bachelor of Science in Computer Science; Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management; Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies; Bachelor of Science in Information Science; Bachelor of Science in Informatics; Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry; One Diploma course (Diploma in Information Technology); One Certificate Course (Certificate in Information Technology). All our programmes have integrated privately sponsored students programs (PSSP) with Government sponsored students programs (GSSP). In addition, the School is currently offering Master of Science Degree in Dryland Environment and Natural Resource Management. We are also   focused to launch M.Sc. Programmes in the respective courses soon.