Neuroscience draws on biology, psychology, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, and other life and health sciences to address the scientific and societal challenges of mental health, neurological disease, and our basic understanding of the nervous system. The Neuroscience BS degree program offers a rigorous curriculum covering cellular and molecular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, and behavioral science, with advanced electives that allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests. The program will provide multidisciplinary and hands-on experiential learning, which fosters critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and effective communication skills, preparing students for diverse career opportunities and postgraduate studies. Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in medicine, allied health, research, pharmaceuticals, and education, as well as advanced graduate or professional programs.
Common Career Paths
You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Dentists, General
- General Internal Medicine Physicians
- Genetic Counselors
- Health Education Specialists
- Lawyers
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Medical Scientists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Physician Assistants
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Technical Writers
Interested? Here are your next steps
If you are a Prospective Student
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If you are a Current Student
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