Potential Career Paths
Where to Begin
Post-undergraduate consideration ideally begins before the end of second year, and in some cases even earlier. This is so you can weave any admission requirements (course or otherwise) into your undergraduate studies. The process begins with a mix of self-reflection, identifying interests to learn what exists in relevant fields, and then researching what type of education is required to pursue that type of career. Carleton’s Career Services offers the most comprehensive career advising on campus and an abundance of online resources.
The Science Student Success Centre offers mentorship, online resources, and events pertaining to career planning and networking.
The Undergraduate Administrator can assist with helping determine how your post-undergraduate objectives fit into program requirements.
Prospective Students
1st & 2nd Year Students
3rd & 4th Year Students
Frequently Asked Questions
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A B.Sc. in the field of neuroscience typically serves as a stepping stone to further education for a variety of career paths outlined here . Some students who have a passion for research choose to continue on to a Masters and Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related field and some students use their degree to apply to medical school. However, there are many other career paths that can be taken with or without additional education. Current students can access more information in Neuro Hub and we encourage all students to utilize the resources available through the Science Student Success Centre and Career Services.
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This is a long and generic list of potential careers that may or may not require further education. It serves to give you an idea of what fields could be pursued with this undergraduate degree as a stepping stone. You can also use these job titles to search for job postings and learn more about what types of education and experience is required.
- Addictions Worker, Crisis Intervention Worker, Mental Health Worker, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Vocational Rehabilitation Worker
- Advertising/Marketing (for pharmaceuticals, etc)
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics, Video Game Developer
- Audiologist
- Biochemical Researcher
- Biomedical Engineer or Technician
- Bio-statistician
- Biotechnology/Medical Technology or Biotechnology Assistant
- Correctional Service Officer
- Dentist
- Food Scientist
- General Advertising and Sales (i.e. How the brain reacts to advertising)
- Genetic Engineering Research Assistant, Geneticist
- Health Care Planner/Consultant
- Health Economics Researcher
- Hospital Administrator
- Human Computer Interaction, Human Factors/Usability Testing
- Industrial Lab Researcher
- Knowledge Broker in the Health field
- Laboratory Technician
- Management positions within health-related organizations
- Medical Illustrator, Medical Lab Research Assistant, Medical Librarian, Medical Magazine Editor, Medical Records Management, Medical Researcher
- Microbiologist
- Neurochemist
- Nonprofit work (Project Coordinator, etc)
- Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist
- Optometrist
- Patent Officer
- Pharmaceutical Researcher, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacist
- Policy Analyst for Health-related policy, Public Health Officer
- Professor, Teacher, Instructor
- Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Neuropsychologist, Life Skills Instructor/Counselor, Outplacement Counselor
- Science Journalist, Technical Writer
- Toxicologist
- Veterinarian