Neuroscience

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Career Examples

Neurologist (MD/DO)
a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves

Neurosurgeon
Despite the “surgeon” part of the word, neurosurgeons provide both surgical and nonsurgical treatments

Neuropsychologist
neuropsychologists perform extensive testing to diagnose and treat brain disorders

Clinical Neurophysiologist 
a medical specialist who has expertise in assessing the nervous system’s functioning

Neurodiagnostic Technician
Neurodiagnostic technologists perform many tests that diagnose problems with the brain and nervous system, as well as sleep disorders

Neuroscience Research Scientist
Conducts high-level research on neurological diseases, drug development, and brain function in biotech companies

Neuropharmacologist
Neuropharmacologists study how drugs affect nerve cells and human behavior

Cognitive Neuroscientist
examine the brain processes that come together to inform our thoughts and understanding of the world

Behavioral Neuroscientist 
Behavioral neuroscience is the field that addresses the complex role of the brain in behavior