Since the establishment of the college, the Department of Chemistry used to be one of the three divisions of the Department of Science, which is concerned with building the capacity of primary and preparatory school teachers whom were graduated from the Educator Preparation Institute. The department also used to receive high school graduates from the science section.

The duration of study in the department used to be 2 academic years, after which the student graduates and receives Middle College certificate in “Science”. After the inauguration of Science and Mathematics Center, the department started to offer Science and Mathematics Center certificate in “Science- Chemistry Section”, qualifying for middle school teaching.

In 1409H, the bachelor program has started and study duration in the department increased to become 4 years, after which the student receives a bachelor certificate in “Science- Chemistry Section”. In 1422H, the Science Path program “Chemistry Section” for middle school teachers has begun, and the admission to the Department of Science for primary school has been closed.

The message of the Department of Chemistry is to create calibers from Saudi students, build their capacity and develop their skills to be capable of doing their national duty in the comprehensive development process that is being carried out by the Saudi society.