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Career options in Neurosciences by Navtej Kohli

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Navtej Kohli brings some best career options in neurosciences. If you’re seeking career in neuroscience, this will certainly help you.
Neuroscience need not necessarily involve research. There are lots of different jobs for neuroscientists. You can pursue any career depending upon degree you possess. Neuroscience entails wide ranging careers. Navtej Kohli compiles a list of careers for Neurology aspirants.

Career option

Sphere of study

Neuroscientist

General term for someone who studies the nervous system.

Psychiatrist

M.D. who diagnoses and treats mental disorders.

Neuroanatomist

Studies the structure (anatomy) of the nervous system

Neuropathologist

An M.D. or Ph.D. who studies diseases of the nervous system.

Neurobiologist

Studies the biology of the nervous system.

Neurological Surgeon

An M.D. who performs surgery on the nervous system (brain, spinal, nerves).

Neurophysiologist

Studies the physiology (electrical responses) of the nervous system.

 

Biological Psychologist

Studies the neural basis of behavior.