At the Faculty of Natural Sciences, we’re internationally renowned for our research exploring the relationship between human behaviour, technology and the environment.
We offer PhDs supervised by experienced and expert staff in all of our subject areas. We're proud of the key contributions made by research students to our achievements.
We explore the complex and challenging interrelationships between human behaviours; technologies; and biological, environmental and aquatic systems. From fighting world hunger to preserving bees, our interdisciplinary research makes a positive difference to society and has a real impact on shaping government policy.
Study here and you’ll join a friendly postgraduate natural science community at the University of Stirling, where teaching, employability, internationalisation, research, facilities, programme strength, and environmental impact are all five-star rated (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
You can find out more about PhD opportunities in Computing Science and Mathematics, Psychology, and Biological and Environmental Sciences or you can look at our listing below.
We offer Phd or MPhil supervision in any of the areas covered by the Faculty's divisions. If you want to take a PhD or MPhil with us, please read our guide on how to apply.
1st in the UK
for research impact in Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science
2nd in Scotland
for research impact in Psychology