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
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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.
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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.
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Our undergraduate courses in natural sciences
BSc (Hons) Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September or January
Study Biology at Stirling and you study life. Our degree course will give you the skills and knowledge needed for any of the diverse careers in biology.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Geography and Outdoor Education
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Environmental Geography and Outdoor Education is our unique course blending academic geography with practical teaching on running outdoor activities. Be the difference outdoors!
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | September
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) Marine Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
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) Environmental Science
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September or January
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) Applied Biological Sciences
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Developed in partnership with businesses from the life science industry and delivered jointly by the University of Stirling and Forth Valley College.
BSc (Hons) Cell Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our cell biology degree will give you unique interdisciplinary training in the cellular and subcellular worlds that underpin modern biology.
BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
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.
BSc (Hons) Data Science
BSc (Hons) | 36 months or 48 months | September
Study the global impact of data science and analytics and how it's used in the fields of commerce, medicine, law enforcement and security.
BSc (Hons) Geography - Environmental Geography
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our Environmental Geography course is unique in bridging environmental and social sciences, training you for diverse career options.
BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology and Management
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Stirling is a superb place to study a degree in conservation biology and management. Study at Scotland’s academic hub for environmental conservation.
BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our Applied Mathematics degree will give you the skills, experience and expertise valued by a wide range of careers and businesses.
BSc (Hons) Ecology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Stirling is a great place to study ecology. Our degree is based on research-led teaching and fieldwork opportunities in Scotland, Spain and France.
MSci Environmental Science (Integrated Masters)
Masters / MSci | 60 months for first year entrants | September
Our Environmental Science Masters course is advanced and innovative. Gain scientific grounding and training for a career protecting the planet.
BSc (Hons) Animal Biology
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Stirling is the perfect place to study animal biology. Take your degree at Scotland’s academic hub for animal conservation.
BSc (Hons) Aquaculture
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our course from the world-leading Institute of Aquaculture will teach you everything you need to know to kick-start your career in Aquaculture.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our maths degree will give you the skills, experience and expertise valued by a wide range of careers and businesses.
BSc (Hons) Business Computing
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Our Business Computing course is ideal for setting you up for a career in developing IT solutions to support business needs.
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). | September or January
Our innovative and award-winning psychology course will give you the edge and the skills for your career.
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Outdoor Education
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
Environmental Science and Outdoor Education is our unique course blending academic science with practical teaching on running outdoor activities. Be the difference outdoors!
BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship in Data Science
BSc (Hons) | 48 months | September
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 | September or January
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.