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, computing and the mind.
Divisions of the Faculty of Natural Sciences
We bring together four areas of study, creating an innovative, cross-disciplinary approach to our teaching and research.
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We tackle global problems of sustainable food security through innovative teaching and research.
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Study critical questions about biology, people and the environment.
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Our accredited degrees offer quality and excellence for your future career.
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Explore mind and behaviour with our awarded-winning degrees and highly acclaimed research.
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The Faculty of Natural Sciences research tackles global challenges in issues such as food security, changing environments, behaviour and evolution, digital economies and biodiversity.
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The Faculty of Natural Sciences provide a number of biological, environmental and scientific consultancy services and specialised business services. We also have a psychology kindergarten providing childcare and a statistics service.
1st in the UK
for research impact in Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
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.
Our programme enables students to link with