Career questions tagged neuroscience
What programs intersect with ecology, marine biology, neuroscience, and public health?
Hi! I'm researching graduate programs and am looking to focus on ecology, neuroscience, and public health. I would love, for example, to study the brain of a specific animal and translate the findings into implications for public health and climate change. My bachelor's is in public health and I'm very interested in merging ecological sciences in the near future. If anyone has any leads as to where this intersection may lie, I would love to hear about it!
Neuroscience or Psychology major?
I want to go into psychiatry and have heard that neuroscience and psychology are the best majors to pursue in college. Which one would be better and what are the typical classes and workload for each major?
Is anyone open to being interviewed by a high school student interested in pursuing a STEM related career?
Hi! I am currently a junior in high school that is trying to complete my college portfolio. I am looking to interview someone who preferably works in a field related to prosthetics/orthotics, biomedical engineering, or neuroscience. The questions would be related to your job and how your experience working in that career has been.
Is studying to become a neurosurgeon worth it?
I am in g12, i have wanted to study neuroscience my whole life ,but idk if i can handle 15 years of studying . I like biology and find the brain fascinating, but I’m having doubts now.
how long does it take to become a neurologist?
how long of schooling and what do i have to do before getting in
Which major should I take if I am interested in the brain and biology but not sure if i want to go to med school?
Which majors can lead to multiple career choices without me having to do a phd and one that would allow me to make good money?
How do I know if I want to be in behavioral neuroscience, or psychology ?
I am 28 and have decided I’d like to go back to school. I’d love to study psychology, but more specifically behavioral neuroscience. I know this is a challenging field of study, I am starting off with only a few classes so I can get back in the swing of things and not overwhelm myself. I believe I would be an amazing psychologist, but my deepest interest lies in the brain itself. The emotional labor of therapy is something I don’t think I could handle long term. I’m afraid of biting off more than I can chew with neuroscience, especially after being out of school for quite awhile. Should I major in psychology and minor in biology or chemistry until I find where my interest lies most? I’m feeling very nervous about going back to school, and I’m afraid I’ll waste time going down the wrong path.
How to get into a medical school and become a neurosurgeon if I didn't take science in high school.?
I just finished my 12th grade. I was a humanities student. I'm currently in Turkey for my bachelor's in Islamic theology. I want to go to a medical school after I'm done with this bachelor's degree. What should I do right now for that and how to get admitted to a good medical school with a scholarship? I'm good with studies, I scored 99% in the 12th grade. My family is financially backward so they can't support me. Where should I choose to study? Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
How can I break into the field of healthcare administration if I'm graduating with a major in neuroscience and a minor in Spanish. I would like to go into the business side of Healthcare. What types of jobs am I qualified for Can I realistically get a job in Healthcare if I don't have a business background??
I have research experience but no experience in healthcare. Is it realistic to get a job in the business side of healthcare with a BS in Neuroscience and a minor in Spanish? Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
Can I work in corporate as a psychology-neuroscience graduate?
What are the possibilities of working in a corporate job with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience (double-major)? As far as i've seen, all of the job opportunities in this field take place in laboratories, research centers or educational institutions.
How do I become a neurosurgeon?
As a middle school student, I have been wanting to become a neurosurgeon for a long time. It is a strong desire of mine to help others. I am taking as many classes related to this career as I can once I get to high school, but I don't know what else I can do.
How do I go about selecting the right school(s) to apply for?
What are my chances of getting into a school with a decent neuroscience program or biology program? I had decent ACT scores, didn’t do the SAT (it wasn’t an option at the time) and brought my overall GPA in high school from 1.5 to a 3.5 in my last two years. I know I won’t be getting into any Ivy-league schools, and I also know there’s got to be something feasible for me between that and community college…any recommendations for what schools to be looking at (or how to find schools that are in that range ?)
Working remotely.
Are you able to work remotely if you're in neurology? Are there any positions available?
Working in neurology do you work in teams or independtly?
When you work in neurology do you work independtly more or in teams? Based on what you work with, do you like it or do you perfer working in a different way?
Which major is more beneficial if I want to be a neurologist, biology or health sciences?
I'm currently a senior in high school and I plan on doing community college with a 4 year college partnership after high school and the college I am interested in doing the partnership with offers either biology or health sciences for a bachelor in pre-med. After doing my 2 years at the community college (with the partnership) I plan on transferring to a 4 year college and getting a doctorate. So I just was wondering which area would be more beneficial if I want to go into the neuroscience field.
Is becoming a neurosurgeon a good career choice?
I've been looking into it however I'm not really sure if it's what I want to do for a living due to the time I would be required to be in school and how the healthcare industry works.
Is all the schooling that it takes to become a neurologist worth it?
My name is Tristin and I am a middle school student. I really take an interest in the healthcare field and especially neuroscience. I would like to become a neurologist one day. Is all the schooling that it takes to become a neurologist worth it? What is the best and worst part of being a neurologist?
What is the difference between a college major and minor?
I'm considering universities and I was sure I wanted to major in neuroscience, but one of my desired schools only has a neuroscience minor. I'm not sure what the differences are and how having a minor versus major degree will affect my career options.
How do I get used to surgery smells and views?
How do I get used to the surgery smells/visuals? I have shadowed a research neuroscience lab that operates on mice for a couple of months now, and the scents/sights of the needles and mice still make me queasy. How do I overcome this?
how would you become an brain ultrasound technician
what kind of school options do i have? what’s the most effective studying plan?
What recommendations do you have for me as a junior in high school, confused in either majoring in neurosurgeon or neuropsychology? How do I know what is right for me? What should I start doing after I choose a pathway?
What recommendations do you have for me as a junior in high school, confused in either majoring in neurosurgeon or neuropsychology?
What are some career options for a neurobiology major who doesn't know what they want to do?
I have a degree in neurobiology. What types of careers can I do with that besides medical school and nursing? I am interested in learning more about medical writing as well and what a typical day to day looks like.
What college major and classes should I take if I want to become a neurosurgeon ?
When I’m in college what major should I decide to do if I want to become a neurosurgeon and what classes should I take in so it’ll be more helpful in the future
How can I find biology research opportunities (particularly neuroscience) available to me given that I'm a high school student during the school year?
I'm an incoming junior with limited experience in the field, but I think it would be a wonderful experience to partake in research, whether of my own or of a professional. My only worry is with the timing complication (what with school and everything else).
Which schools have a good neuroscience program?
I want to know about universities in the US or the UK
When should I start finding a passion project to do?
I am a 10th grader should I be starting a passion project? I have an idea to start a jewelry business and donate profits to a certain neuro research organization
What degree focuses on the effects of drugs on the brain?
I want to peruse a career in neuroscience relative to drugs, either recreational or prescription, I’m not picky. What would be the best major to decide on for this field?
What should do for my interest in neuroscience while in high school?
I was thinking of creating a neuroscience club out side of school, but I'm not sure how to go about that. I'm about to volunteer at a hospital, and hold neuroscience sessions to learn/ teach about neuroscience. What are some things I can do to increase my knowledge and put on an application. Finance wise I'm limited.
What are some good questions to ask a psychiatrist/ neuroscientist What are some good questions to ask people in the neuro-field?
I'm in the process of making decisions about my future and have an informational interview, I want to make the best of it.
What classes t take or neuroscience / biomedical enginnering major ?
I am 16, currently in 10th grade. I have selected AP Micro, AP Stats, and AP Seminar for my 11th-grade year, and I have chosen Environmental Science as a science class. I had planned to take a business major but I am also conflicted as I want to take a neuroscience or biomedical engineering major as well. I have only previously taken biology and physics for my science classes and I am afraid I won't be qualified for these majors since I haven't taken enough science classes yet (such as Chemistry) and I'm already in my third year of highschool. Even so, I wouldn't be able to take AP Chem or AP Bio since I don't have chemistry as a prerequisite. Should I keep my 11th-grade classes the same or should I switch some/all of them out? What should I take in 12th grade? I also want to have AP Micro as an option in case of a back-up plan if I need to resort back to taking a Business major.
Why did you decide to be a neurologist? What inspired you?
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am doing research on neurology for my Health class. I would appreciate it if you answered these questions the best you could. Thank you! 1)How many years of college did you need to go through? What other programs, courses, and clubs did you join or do? 2)What jobs did you work before you became a neurologist? What did you think of them? 3)How can I decide if I want to get a PH.D. in this field? 4)Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later time? 5)Did you need to shadow another professional in the field before becoming a neurologist? 6)Was there a subject you struggled with during your school years? 7)What skill sets did you learn or gain while being in this profession? 8) Why did you choose a career in medicine? Why did you choose this specialty? 9)Do you regret going through the years of schooling? 10) What skills would you recommend someone to have before trying to get into this field? 11) What keeps you motivated?
Neurosurgeon
What are some advantages and disadvantages of becoming a neurosurgeon?
I want to switch my major from computer science. I want to pursue a career in neuroscience , mostly leaning towards neuropsychology, but my school only offers bio or psych as majors and then I would have to cross register and apply for a neuro program. I don't know what I should do at all and I am lost. Help?
This is my freshman year currently so I have time.
How do scientific researchers come up with their ideas?
I'm an 11th grader in some biotechnology classes, and it's got me very interested in pursuing a career in medical research. However, I don't really understand how researchers come up with their ideas. Is there a list out there to choose from, or do people come up with them themselves? Because I've been trying and never came up with anything.
is there any careers that combine cognitive/brain science, computer science, psychology, and neuroscience or something around this because I am a freshman computer science major but want to get my Phd in cogsci but unsure on what I could do with it
I am interested in all of these paths and would like to have a career relating or combining them that is not your typical UX designer or software engineer.
What should I do the summer after high school as an incoming pre-med freshman?
As someone who is planning to pursue neuroscience on the pre-med track, what are some things I should do in the summer after I graduate high school? I was thinking of getting a certificate so I can work and have clinical experience during my first year in college. #CV23
What steps do I need to take if I want to pursue a degree in neuroscience?
I am a Senior in high school and just finished my college applications. I signed up for neuroscience as my major. I know that I will need higher levels of education afterward but am not sure what classes or degrees specifically I need to go for. What steps should I take after college?
Steps to become a neurologist.
Hello my name is shani and i am in senior high school in australia. I want to become a neurologist and was wondering what steps i need to take in order to become a neurologist.
Timing of a Neurosurgeon
What is the timing of a neurologist/neurosurgeon? How long are the shifts?
How do I go about fulfilling my dream to start an organisation which helps people discover the full potential of their minds using neuroscience? #Fall22
I am very passionate about positive thinking and I believe that you can change your life by changing the way you think. I have always found the biology of psychology very interesting. I also have an entrepreneurial mind and I know I want to start an organisation that will empower and send people with equipped minds, knowing the power that their minds hold and also strategies to continue bettering and utilizing their minds.
How can I build a good foundation in high school as someone who wants to pursue a career in the medical field?
As a sophomore in high school, I want to know how I can gain experience and expertise as someone who is interested in taking a career path towards the medical field. #Fall22
What classes should I take to major in neuroscience?
What classes should I take if I want to major in neuroscience? (currently a high school student -- my goal is to become a neurosurgeon in the future).
I want to be a neuroscientist. In September, I'll be attending university for BScH in Neuroscience. Should I double major in Neuroscience and Computer Science? This will take 5 years instead of the usual four.
I am going to Canada (from India) to study neuroscience. I'm just wondering if computer would be helpful in neuroscience. Remember that I really love Computer, know C and Java, but I would have so many things going on provided research, extracurricular activities, volunteering, and so on.
Does anyone know of any internship/program opportunities in STEM?
I'm currently on the hunt for some easier to get into internship/program opportunities in computer science, artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering, and neuroscience. So far, I have found opportunities, but with low acceptance rates, and I need some back up options to fall back on. The problem with this is that it's really difficult to find programs like these that are easy to get into. Can anyone help? #internship #engineering #technology #computer-science #neuroscience #aerospace # #science #engineer
How can I become involved in the field of behavioral neuroscience as a high school student?
As a high school student, I have heard that colleges are looking to see that you are taking interest in a field of study. #neuroscience #science #volunteer #highschool #college
What does it take to work In neuroscience and how much does it pay?
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