Faculty of Natural Sciences

The Faculty of Natural Sciences has an international reputation for high-quality natural science degrees and groundbreaking research. Our natural sciences 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 the Faculty of Natural Sciences and you'll join a vibrant natural science community with a reputation for exploring new big ideas about technology, the environment, maths, computing and the mind.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences has three schools:

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School of Life and Environmental Sciences

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences focuses on understanding living systems, the natural environment, and the relationships between people and the world around them.

The School provides research-led teaching, practical learning and opportunities for fieldwork, laboratory study, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also encompasses specialist expertise and facilities of the Institute of Aquaculture.

Our teaching and research addresses global challenges including:

sustainability,
biodiversity,
climate change,
environmental resilience,
food security,
the sustainable management of aquatic and natural resources.

Students and researchers are supported in developing knowledge, skills and solutions with real-world impact.

Aquaculture

We tackle global problems of sustainable food security through innovative teaching and research. The Institute of Aquaculture is an international centre in aquaculture and the largest of its kind in the world.

Biology and Environmental Sciences

We’re proud of our innovation in environmental research and studies. We work with industry to ensure our degrees will give students a perfect blend of practical training, critical thinking and fieldwork experience.

School of Computing, Data and Mathematical Sciences

Recent advances in computing, data science and mathematics have led to an AI revolution. The School of Computing, Data and Mathematical Sciences is at the forefront of ensuring that those changes benefit everyone.

Our teaching emphasises responsible use of AI to support student learning, based on a deep understanding of the tools and techniques available.

Our research aims to use our expertise to benefit society by:

improving food production, healthcare and the environment,
making AI safer and more trustworthy.

Computing Science

Academic experts in Computing Science at Stirling are carrying out world leading research and we bring that expertise to the classroom. Our accredited degrees offer quality and excellence for your future career.

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Maths

Our Mathematics degrees combine strong theoretical foundations with practical applications. They are taught by academics engaged in internationally recognised research.

School of Psychology

The School of Psychology is united by a shared interest in understanding human and animal behaviour and using that knowledge to address real-world challenges.

Our work spans health and wellbeing, cognition, and conservation. It explores how we think, learn, decide, and act in relation to each other, technology, health systems, and the natural world. This perspective underpins both learning and research.

Stirling is unique in the UK as our kindergarten is supported by the School of Psychology to give staff and students the opportunity to work with the children on different activities and exercises that will support research.

Students gain a connected understanding of psychological science and how it is applied in practice. They learn in an environment where ideas are developed, tested, and used to address complex questions.

Psychology

Psychology at the University of Stirling studies how people think, develop, and behave in contexts that shape everyday life. Our accreditation by the British Psychological Society provides a clear route into further training and professional psychology careers.