Neuroscience (Multidisciplinary Studies)
Are you interested in the intricacies of the human brain? Do you want to become an expert on the nervous system and brain-focused science? UTSA’s Multidisciplinary Studies degree in Neuroscience, develops a brain-focused scientific foundation including concepts from biology, psychology and statistics.
UTSA’s Neuroscience degree allows students to study multiple fields such as biology, psychology, and statistics. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system through brain-focused science. This program focuses on discovering the neural bases of experience, behavior and disease.
Careers in Neuroscience
Top job titles for Neuroscience graduates include:
• Researcher
• Quality Control Systems Manager
• Laboratory Technician
• Quality Control Analyst
• Medical Scientist
• Laboratory Technologist
• Clinical Research Coordinator
Neuroscience and its related career pathways are currently in average demand in San Antonio in the 2018-19 financial year. US States/Regions with high demand for related jobs include San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA and Washington D.C. More than 144,000 Neuroscience-related job opportunities existed nationwide in 2018-19.
Career Resources
UTSA’s University Career Center offers several resources to help students identify and develop the global skills necessary to successfully pursue and achieve lifelong career goals.
Industries for Neuroscience Graduates
Neuroscience is a widely applicable major as businesses and organizations across several industries require staff and services related to this major. The industries that posted the largest number of Neuroscience-related positions over 2018-19 included:
• General Hospitals
• Scientific Research and Development
• Higher Education
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Medical and Diagnostic Labs
Salaries for Neuroscience Graduates
The salary range for open neuroscience-related positions in the US between November 2018 and October 2019 were:
| lowest 10% | $34,057 |
| median | $53,611 |
| top 10% | $93,346 |
Source: Burning Glass
Skills and Interests for Neuroscience Majors
While many skills and interests translate to potential careers as a Neuroscience graduate, some are more commonly sought after than others. Neuroscience may be a good fit for you if:
• You enjoy working with others
• You enjoy learning
• You like solving problems and puzzles
• You are well organized
• You are detail oriented
Student Life
UTSA’s Neuroscience degree allows students to study multiple fields such as biology, psychology, and statistics. Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system through brain-focused science. This program focuses on discovering the neural bases of experience, behavior and disease. Students studying Neuroscience may consider becoming involved in:
- Student Psychology Association
- School Psychology Graduate Student Organization
- Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
- The Pre-Medical Society at UTSA