The successful neuroscience major has both a strong background in science and a strong interest in pursuing scientific research as a career. Those planning a future in academic education, medicine or law benefit from the development of foundational research skills, including statistical analysis of experimental results, experimental design and methodology, and basic laboratory techniques.
Career Possibilities:
Graduates with a BS in neuroscience from McMicken College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) are prepared for a wide range of career options and unlimited opportunities for graduate study. They include:
- Medicine
- Academic research
- Pharmaceutical or biotech research
- Clinical psychology
- Psychology research
- Academic science education
- Developing therapeutics or prosthetics for the brain and nervous system
- Scientific writing
- Law, economics or business with a neuroscience perspective