Career Services Degree Profiles
Neuroscience
Neuroscience is a rapidly expanding branch of the life sciences that deals with the form, function, development and evolution, as well as disease and repair of nervous systems.
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
Additional 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 ISBN: 9781133049678Publication Date: 2012-02-11
Neuroscience for Neurologists by ISBN: 9781860946578Publication Date: 2006-11-01
A Student's Guide to Studying Psychology by ISBN: 9780203015827Publication Date: 2005-03-01
Key Contacts
Faculty Contact
Telephone: 403-220-8367
Fax: 403-210-8126
Location: Science B 149 (SB 149)
Email: ensc@ucalgary.ca
W: http://www.ucalgary.ca/bscneuro/
W: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs/neuroscience-0
Clubs on Campus:
Neuroscience Students' Association
Women in Science and Engineering
Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers
