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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Improving lives and livelihoods through world-leading research and teaching across the natural sciences.

We improve lives and livelihoods through world class research and teaching of science. We pioneer training and research which impacts society from our local area to all corners of the planet. 

Our school provides a distinctive breadth of subjects and specialisms including undergraduate courses in:

Our teaching excellence feeds into a fantastic array of undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, while our ground-breaking research has led to:

  • new treatments for ovarian cancer,
  • the discovery of the world's deepest-living fish,
  • enzymes which promote deep cleaning,
  • the development of pest-resistant crops.

We also offer a range of postgraduate taught and postgraduate research opportunities across our full breadth of subjects. 

So whether you want to develop a valuable toolkit of transferable skills from our cutting-edge degree courses or to transform your research career, we are here to support and inspire you.

Our latest news

New framework helps turn biodiversity goals into measurable action

New method developed by Newcastle University and IUCN translates global biodiversity targets into practical local action.

Newcastle University research supports BBC’s Blue Planet III

Research by Newcastle experts has been featured in Blue Planet III, the highly anticipated return of BBC Studios Natural History Unit's landmark ocean series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

How universities can help deliver global biodiversity goals

New research highlights the importance of universities in turning global biodiversity commitments into action.