Neuroscience Dalhousie University

Overview

Dalhousie University ’s Neuroscience programme integrates fields such as anatomy, physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics to explore the complexities of the nervous system and its influence on behaviour. It also examines the effects of neurological and psychiatric disorders, providing a comprehensive understanding of brain function and dysfunction.

What you will learn

• You will learn how the brain and nervous system work. An interdisciplinary approach will be used to teach you an in-depth understanding of the nervous system’s structure, function, and its impact on our behaviour. This knowledge contributes to advances in medicine, brain-computer interfaces, and public health. 
• Your degree will introduce you to broad areas like research methods, systems neuroscience, cell neuroscience, and more. In later years, you’ll study specialized topics in areas that interest you. This includes lab courses that give you experience with neuroscience research.

• You’ll learn to think like a scientist: What do we know about neuroscience, how do we know it, and what does it mean? You will build lifelong skills that help you use neuroscience to make informed decisions in your life and career. 
• You’ll have many opportunities for future studies with a neuroscience degree. If you like research, you may consider an MSc or PhD in a neuroscience topic that interests you. You might also consider professional fields like medicine, audiology, kinesiology, or occupational therapy.

Possible future studies:

You’ll have many opportunities for future studies with a neuroscience degree. If you like research, you may consider an MSc or PhD in a neuroscience topic that interests you. You might also consider professional fields like medicine, audiology, kinesiology, or occupational therapy.

Careers

You can combine your learning in neuroscience with many career paths. Check out the job titles below for ideas. Most careers will need more education. Neuroscience provides a foundation for jobs in research, medicine, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, health science, the pharmaceutical industry, and clinical work.Possible careers include:

• Neuroimaging technician

• Data scientist

• Genetic counsellor

• Audiologist