Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

These degree profiles look at potential jobs, key skills & atributes, associations & professional development and great books which relate to each degree and its potential career path.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and networks of neurons that control thought, emotion, behavior, and bodily functions. It explores how these systems develop, function, and interact at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Neuroscience combines knowledge from biology, psychology, chemistry, and medicine to understand processes such as memory, perception, movement, and decision-making. It also plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders like epilepsy, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. As a multidisciplinary field, neuroscience has applications in healthcare, artificial intelligence, education, and beyond.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Investigative and research skills: collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; Design experiments and develop theories

Logical reasoning including critical and analytical thinking: Interpretation and explanation of scientific research; Aptitude for lifelong learning

Technical: Operating scientific and lab equipment, technical proficiency and familiarity with safety training; Attention to detail, careful inspection of specimens

Oral and written communication skills: presenting technical and scientific data and ideas clearly; Technical and scientific report writing

Problem solving skills: identifying problems and developing solutions; decision making skills; Organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Teamwork skills: the ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project

Work independently: maintain self-motivation

Sample Job Titles

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Addictions Worker
Analyst Clinical Research
Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
Biochemical Researcher
Biochemist
Bioinformatics Specialist
Biological Researcher
Biologist
Biomedical Engineer
Biostatistician
Biotechnology Assistant
Clinical Research Assistant
Crisis Intervention Worker
Editor

Genetic Counsellor
Geneticist
Industrial Lab Researcher
Laboratory Technician
Life Skills Instructor
Market Researcher
Medical Lab Research Assistant
Medical Researcher
Medicine Technologist
Mental Health Worker
Microbiologist
Neurochemist
Neurologist
Neuropsychologist

Outplacement Counsellor
Pathologist
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Psychiatrist
Public Health Officer
Rehabilitation Counsellor/Specialist
Research Biologist
Science Journalist
Technical Writer
Toxicologist
Veterinarian
Vocational Rehabilitation Worker
Youth Worker

Potential Industries

Biochemistry
Biomedical Technology
Biotechnology/Chemical Industries
Community Centres
Consulting Firms
Criminology
Education
Emergency Medicine
Epidemiology (Health Administration & Public Health)

Government
Healthcare
Industrial Organizations
Mental Health Support
Microbiology
Neurology
Palliative & Hospice Care
Personal Support Work
Pharmaceutical Sales

Psychiatry
Psychology
Public Health
Rehabilitation Medicine
Research Institutions
Software Development
Statistics
Technical Writing

Aligned Majors

Associations & Professional Development

Job Sites

Additional Resources

Neuroscience - More Resources

Did you know?

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development. These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work. Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Publications

Careers in Psychology by Tara L. Kuther; Robert D. Morgan
ISBN: 9781133049678

Publication Date: 2012-02-11
Neuroscience for Neurologists by Chinnery
ISBN: 9781860946578

Publication Date: 2006-11-01
A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology by Heffernan
ISBN: 9780203015827

Publication Date: 2005-03-01