The department was established in the academic year 1993-1994 and became one of the most prominent main departments in the college. The system followed was the year system and the first batch graduated in the academic year 1997-1998. This system continued until the academic year 2003-2004. In the year 2004-2005, the university’s dismissal system was adopted

Achieving a prominent place among chemistry departments in Libya so that it becomes one of the leading departments in the field of education and scientific research

Preparing distinguished cadres in the field of chemistry to serve the community.

1 Disseminating knowledge in all fields of chemistry and working to apply it to serve society.

2 Holding scientific activities (seminars, courses, discussion circles, and workshops) with the participation of faculty members and the presence of students in order to spread scientific awareness among the department’s staff.

3 Conducting academic and applied scientific research in order to keep pace with scientific development in chemistry.

4 Preparing the necessary human cadres of graduates who work in several scientific fields in universities, ministries and companies.

5 Exchanging scientific expertise and competencies with similar departments inside and outside the country.

6 Our graduates are the next generation of creative leaders in academia, industry, laboratories and related fields.

7 Preparing graduates who have good communication skills, are able to work effectively and work in a team spirit, and are able to set goals and plan tasks.

8 Supporting the student with extracurricular activities and community service to develop the students’ societal responsibilities and scientific research skills.