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.
1st in the UK
for research impact in Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
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
Moving mussels: new insights into shellfish farming
Researchers have identified how mussel larvae move – giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them.
First festival of biodiversity for the Forth Valley
The University of Stirling, in conjunction with Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC), will host its first ever Festival of Biodiversity from Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 September.