Faculty of
Natural Sciences
If you want a career in natural sciences we'll inspire you to be the difference. Our courses are highly-rated for their flexibility, practical training, and student satisfaction. Many are accredited by leading industry bodies.
We pride ourselves not just for our world-class teaching but also for our passion and curiosity about science. Study with us and you'll join a vibrant natural science community with a reputation for exploring new big ideas about technology, the environment, computing and the mind.
Divisions
Aquaculture
We tackle global problems of sustainable food security through innovative teaching and research.
Biology and Environmental Sciences
Study critical questions about biology, people and the environment.
Computing Science and Mathematics
Our accredited degrees offer quality and excellence for your future career.
Psychology
Explore mind and behaviour with our awarded-winning degrees and highly acclaimed research.
Our business
We provide a number of biological, environmental and scientific consultancy services and specialised business services. We also provide a psychology children's playgroup and statistics service.
World-leading research
From food security to digital economies, our research in natural science tackles global challenges.
Top 5 in the UK
for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
2nd in Scotland and top 10 in UK
for Psychology
National Student Survey 2021
Top 5 in Scotland
for Computer Science
National Student Survey 2021
Top 15 in the UK
for Biological Sciences
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
What our students said
Germany
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Read Papoula's storyStudying at Stirling has been a defining time in my life. I now know what direction I want to take my career, I have made great friendships and built a strong connection to Scotland.
Scotland
BSc (Hons) Computing Science
Read Andrew's storyI will always have fond memories of Stirling as a place with beautiful surroundings, where I completed a degree in something I loved, met lots of new people, and worked with a great team of teaching and support staff.
Welcome to the Faculty of Natural Sciences
News
Study provides new insights into the effects of radiation from Chernobyl
Researchers at the University of Stirling have found that animals in lakes closest to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor have more genetic mutations than those from further away, giving new insight into the effect of radiation on wild species.
The loo taboo: new study explores uptake of controversial technologies
Researchers have provided an important insight into the cultural taboo surrounding an innovative ‘green’ technology that enables users to transform their domestic toilet waste into biogas.