Undergraduate study
The path to your future career starts at Stirling. We offer highly-rated undergraduate science degrees with the flexibility to be built around your interests and passions in natural science.
Our expert teachers will give you the knowledge and practical training to give your career in natural sciences a lift-off. We’ll inspire you to make an impact in real-world science.
Choose the University of Stirling and discover how our science courses will make you be the difference.
What our students said
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.
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.
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
Read Donald's storySome of the lecturers at Stirling were fantastic and took time to get to know you and help you with any questions.
Our undergraduate courses in natural sciences
BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship in Data Science
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September 2022
Our Graduate Apprenticeship in Data Science will give you a combination of work-based learning and high quality teaching delivered by experts in the field.
BSc (Hons) Computing Science
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our computing science degree will teach you how to design, build and analyse computer systems. Study with us and be at the forefront of the computing science industry.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography and Outdoor Education
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September 2022
Environmental Geography and Outdoor Education is our unique course blending academic Environmental Geography with practical teaching on running outdoor activities. Be the difference outdoors!
BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons), BA (Hons) | 48 months Honours degree or 36 months Honours degree (following direct entry to year two of the programme). | January 2022, September 2022
Our innovative and award-winning psychology course will give you the edge and the skills for your career.
BSc (Hons) Data Science
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | September 2022
Our Data Science degree will give you the skills, experience and expertise valued by data science employers in a wide range of industry sectors including finance, transport, food, and local government.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Outdoor Education
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September 2022
Environmental Science and Outdoor Education is our unique course blending environmental science with practical teaching on running outdoor activities. Be the difference outdoors!
BSc (Hons) Animal Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Stirling is the perfect place to study animal biology. Take your degree at Scotland’s academic hub for animal conservation.
BSc (Hons) Marine Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our marine biology degree mixes science, practical training and research projects. Stirling is a superb place to kick-start your career working with the oceans.
BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our Applied Mathematics degree will give you the skills, experience and expertise valued by a wide range of careers and businesses.
BSc (Hons) Cell Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our cell biology degree will give you unique interdisciplinary training in the cellular and subcellular worlds that underpin modern biology.
BSc (Hons) Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Study Biology at Stirling and you study life. Our course will give you the skills and knowledge needed for any of the diverse careers in biology.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our Environmental Geography course is unique in bridging environmental and social sciences, training you for diverse career options.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our maths degree will give you the skills, experience and expertise valued by a wide range of careers and businesses.
BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | September 2022
Stirling is a superb place to study ecology and conservation. Join us at Scotland’s academic hub for environmental conservation.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our innovative environmental science degree will equip you to tackle the world’s environmental problems. Study at Stirling and be the difference in protecting our planet.
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Are you fascinated by the creativity of technology and software? Our software engineering course gives you the skills and practical experience to jump-start your career.
BSc (Hons) Applied Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | August 2022
Developed in partnership with businesses from the life science industry and delivered jointly by the University of Stirling and Forth Valley College.
BSc (Hons) Business Computing
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | January 2022, September 2022, January 2023
Our Business Computing course is ideal for setting you up for a career in developing IT solutions to support business needs.
BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September 2022
Plan for your future with this Software Development degree developed in partnership with business and delivered jointly by the University of Stirling and Forth Valley College. Become a highly employable, work-ready IT professional graduate.