Careers with an neuroscience degree
Studying Neuroscience in Psychology means investigating how the brain’s biology and chemistry influence emotion, thought and behaviour through research and scientific analysis.
What can I do with my degree? Neuroscience leads to careers in medical and cognitive research, healthcare, biotechnology and neuroscience.
Skills you'll develop
Your degree builds more than academic knowledge, it shapes the way you think, communicate and collaborate. Throughout your studies, you'll develop key skills for your career, such as:
Functional knowledge:
Understand the structure and function of the nervous system, including brain regions and neural circuits
Communication:
Prepare research papers, lab reports and summaries that clearly communicate complex findings
Management and organization:
Design experiments and conduct studies to gather, analyze and interpret large datasets
Teamwork:
Participate in collaborative studies, share tasks and integrate findings into a group project
Critical thinking and problem-solving:
Interpret complex data to draw evidence-based conclusions and recognize experiment limitations
As a Concordia student, you will develop valuable skills to bring to any career opportunity.
Beyond the classroom: Build your career path
Getting involved outside of the classroom can help you discover your interests, develop new skills and build a network of peers and professionals in your field.
First year
- Register for Homeroom’s Psych Pod to connect with like-minded peers.
- Explore research opportunities at one of the Psychology research labs.
- Attend an event by the Concordia Undergraduate Psychology Association.
- Join a club or participate in an extracurricular activity that interests you, such as Stronger than Stigma Concordia.
- Receive mentorship from a Psychology graduate student through Mentorship Among Psychology Students (MAPS).
- Attend events organized by CU Wellness to learn more about well-being.
Middle years
- Improve your language fluency in French or English through conversation practice.
- Volunteer with a crisis hotline, peer counselling program or community organization, such as Concordia’s Nightline.
- Join the community-based internship program to drive meaningful change while building professional skills.
- Explore courses in Psychology with an experiential learning component.
- Attend seminars and colloquium talks in the psychology department.
Final year
- Consider research assistant positions in the psychology department.
- Explore leadership opportunities in the Concordia Undergraduate Psychology Association.
- Prepare for grad school interviews and professional presentations with FutureBound’s storytelling and public speaking series.
- Join a professional association such as the Canadian Psychological Association.
- Network with potential employers at recruitment events and career fairs.
Specialize your studies
Minors & elective groups
You can customize your degree by adding a minor or elective group. Popular choices with this program include:
Graduate studies and certifications
Graduate studies can help you specialize in a subject you love, engage in meaningful research or open doors to new career paths. Certifications are a great way to build new skills that complement your degree.
Talk to your professors or a career counsellor at the Student Success Centre to find programs that fit your goals.
Start exploring:
- Universitystudy.ca: A data base of graduate programs in Canada
- Concordia’s School of Graduate Studies: Graduate programs offered at Concordia
- Graduate funding and awards: Scholarships and awards, research and teaching assistantships, and other financial supports for Concordia graduate students
- Concordia Continuing Education: Courses, workshops and programs to advance your career
Career exploration resources
Professional associations
Access professional associations to explore opportunities and expand your network.
Career counselling & advising
Want tailored career advice? Book an appointment with one of our career counsellors or career advisors.
Start your job search
Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS) can help you find opportunities and support you with networking, applications and interviews.
