The Department was established in 1423 AH (corresponding to 2003 CE) with the commencement of the establishment of the Faculty of Education for Girls during its affiliation with the Ministry of Education. The Department awards a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Educational Studies specialization in Chemistry. The first batch of graduates from the Department graduated in 1427 AH (corresponding to 2006 CE). The Faculty joined Najran University as the College of Sciences and Human Arts at Birurah (Girls) with the establishment of the university in 1427 AH (corresponding to 2006 CE), without any change in the academic degree awarded by the Department with the development of its curricula under the level system. The last batch of graduates from the Department graduated according to the semester system in 1431 AH (corresponding to 2010 CE).


Within the Chemistry Section there are five chemistry laboratories for girls:

1- Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2- Analytical and Physical Chemistry Laboratory
3- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
4- Automated Analysis Laboratory
5- Biochemistry and Biology Laboratory


Also, there is a General Physics Laboratory affiliated with the Department
For the male branch, there are three chemistry laboratories:
1- General Chemistry Laboratory
2- Analytical and Physical Chemistry Laboratory
3- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
In addition to a General Physics Laboratory.