What Can I Do With A Degree In Behavioral Neuroscience?



The Behavioural Neuroscience Program leads to a four year Bachelor of Science degree and offers specialized knowledge in the behavioral and biochemical sciences.   It is generally suited for students interested in careers as scientists and/or technicians.  A Masters of Science degree may also be perused in the Behavioural Neuroscience laboratories through Laurentian’s Departments of Biology.  Please see the link below for further program details and admission guidelines.

Link to Laurentian's Behavioural Neuroscience web site

Skills developed:   

  • A multidisciplinary perspective co-integrating various disciplines
  • Strong research and organizational skills
  • Ability for precise, detail-intensive work
  • Familiarity with laboratory procedures and experimental techniques
  • Awareness of the biological basis of human development and behavior
  • Ability to assimilate both hard and soft sciences
  • Excellent knowledge of statistics and experience with related software

Areas of employment

Depending on the avenue of specialization neuroscience graduates can expect to work in areas like human resources, administration, consulting, sales/marketing, and education.  For example, Laurentian graduates have found employment as teachers, professors, psychologists, psychiatrists, researchers, and technologists.   Many students go on to pursue graduate studies. 

Sample Careers:

Animal Behaviorist Laboratory Technician Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Neurobiologist Audiologist Neurochemist
Behavioural neuroscientist Neuroimaging Technician Biochemist
Neuroimmunologist Clinical psychologist Professor
Cognitive Psychologist Psychiatrist Counseling Psychologist
Psychometrist Developmental Psychologist Research Scientist
Genetic counselor Teacher  

*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education

Who’s hired Laurentian Grads(sample in italics)

Graduate Student Association Sudbury-Manitoulin Children's Aid Society Grant Macewan College
Timmins & District Hospital Hospital for Sick Kids Toronto District School Board
Laurentian University Toronto General Hospital Little Current Public School
Univar Canada Municipality of Elgin and St. Thomas University of Lethbridge
Ontario Power Generation Corporation University of Manitoba  


Work prospects

The field of neuroscience is expanding and assimilating fundamental concepts from disciplines in the sciences and arts.  It is now integrating and refining theories pertinent to subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology.  Because of this and continuous improvements in technological abilities, applications in the field are progressing quickly.  Investment and interest in neuroscience is increasing both academically and within industry.

For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca



Webmaster
updated:  August 2010

 
 
©2012 Laurentian University | Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 | Canada | 705.675.1151 | 1.800.461.4030 | Contact Us| 46° 27′ 52″, -80° 58′ 05″ | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Back to top