Neuroscience is a field devoted to the scientific study of the nervous system. Such studies span the structure, function, evolutionary history, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, informatics, computational neuroscience and pathology of the nervous system. Traditionally it is seen as a branch of biological sciences. However, recently there has been a surge in the convergence of interest from many allied disciplines, including cognitive and neuro-psychology, computer science, statistics, physics and medicine.

Career Prospects

• Pharmaceutical Careers: Pharmaceutical neuroscience includes drug development seeking treatment of neural disorders involving extensive research of drugs in specific areas of neurosciences. Pharmaceutical careers can include neurosciences research, drug development and clinical trials.
• Medical Careers: Medical careers typically involve extensive training in neuroscience. Neuroscience doctors and nurses research and treat patients with neurological disorders and diseases, and prescribe treatment.
• University Research and Teaching Careers: Most university teaching careers in neuroscience involve participation in research. Professors not only teach neuroscience, they're involved with neuroscience research, and in most cases, they conduct grant funded research given to the university.

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