Thanks for watching! For the curious, here’s the lyrics to the song at the end, btw: What can you do with a neuro degree What can you do with a neuro degree What can you do with a neuro degree after you graduate Will I get a job oh Will I get a job oh Will I get a job or will I be unemployed Maybe it’s the best to go to grad school Maybe you could teach kids STEM, that sounds cool Maybe you could just delay and then you’ll learn when you graduate Will I get a job oh Will I get a job oh Will I get a job or will I be unemployed Maybe there’s a job in science writing Maybe I should go and do consulting Maybe this whole process feels insulting after I graduate Will I get a job oh Will I get a job oh Will I get a job or will I be unemployed
@@Hannah-ip6js We'll work on it! For now, here it is on SoundCloud. soundcloud.com/alie-astrocyte/what-can-you-do-with-a-neuro-degree-a-drunken-sailor-parody
Neuro Transmissions Thank you for all this information I’m a single father who’s disabled and my daughter is turning 11 soon so I’ve been thinking about going to college now that she’s a bit more self reliant I’m very curious if this is the field I would need to get into to apply tech with brain functions like I’ve seen people make prosthetics that are moved via brain signals. Just to be clear I’m not physically disabled but this field of work has amazed me for a long time and believe combining all Are amazing tech to react to brain signals like what Elon musk has started working on to integrate are brains with A.I. If you have even the slightest idea of the route I should take it would be very much appreciated. I just don’t know where to begin. Ty and keep up the great work and Gratz on completing your schooling!
I work in a very niche neuroscience specialty: surgical neurophysiology. We monitor and map the nervous system during surgical procedures where nervous or Neuro vascular structures are at risk. There is a high demand for skilled clinicians in this career field. You work surgeons hours, and it does require a 1 year on the job training, with accompanying board exam after but being an integral part of the surgical team is highly rewarding. Thanks for the great content
@@sashaparis04 generally a BS or MS in Neuroscience followed by a 1 year fellowship in the surgical neurophysiology. This year is a mix of didactic learning and hands on case experience so after the year (minimum 150 monitored cases) you can sit for the board exam (the CNIM).
I was in psychology but changed to behavioural neuroscience and people always ask me what kind of job I can get with that and I'm just like idk I just like studying neurons lol so thank you for this
@@neurotransmissions they're going well. Getting all of my introductory science courses out of the way. I really like neurons themselves but also very interested in oligodendrocytes and how they interact with neurons in order for you to learn and form new connections.
@@kellypaton2626 Woooo! Glia! Sounds like you've got a bright future ahead of you. It sounds like you're early on, so there's a lot of exploring left to do, but enjoy it!
Me too, just regular neuroscience though. People ask me all the time what I'll do with it. I say "I don't know, research." Its the only academic field I really love so its worth it either way.
31, law school graduate and called to pursue one of my greatest fear, medical degree. Neuroscience feel more relatable to my interests and learning style. Thanks for this. Peace, Love, Life.
Mayim Bialik got her PhD in Neuroscience at UCLA in 2007. In 2010 she got a ‘small’ part on The Big Bang Theory and, well, the rest is history. So keep an acting career open as a possibility ;-)
I can't thank you enough for making this video. I am a psych major who aspires to become a cognitive neuroscientist. It's all pretty new to me so I really appreciate this video. I love that you had real people talk about their careers.
A lot of people go straight into a PhD after undergrad. If you work in a lab during undergrad you wont need to be a lab tech or get a masters in order to get research experience.
@@waltervonterror1181 do your own faculty research and start getting in contact with them. Don’t be afraid to start out as a volunteer RA. I started as one and now I’m a paid project manager. I’m a fourth year Neuro student now. Hope this helped!
As a person looking into Master Program's in Neuroscience, this video was insightful, thank you so much! Personally, I've always disliked the PhD route b/c I detested the thought of teaching. However, one of your friends in the video mentioned what they're pursuing with their Neuroscience background and it's exactly what I'm interested in. They're in the pursuit of a PhD focusing on learning and memory. I was hoping to find a Master's Program primarily around this, specifically how Depression and Anxiety can effect Memory loss.
Thank you Alie for this video and for the invitation! It is curious, in France, the academic path for the neurosciences is somewhat different. For example, a research technician can not apply for a PhD without having done a master's degree. For the others career opportunities, I think it's pretty much the same thing. I will share this video with my French neuroscientists colleagues! 😉
Thanks for putting the type of degree in the corner when you're talking about what jobs you can get (it helps me remember what level of education you need for that)
I have a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Education from Teachers College Columbia University and never used it except for volunteer roles in laboratories and hospitals. I later transitioned into the publishing industry after years of trying. My life lesson: keep an open mind and definitely avoid student loans!
Thanks for making this video! I'm a 2nd year PhD student and starting to think about what I want to do afterwards. It's great to know there are so many possibilities!
It can be for sure, depending on what area you want to go into. Luckily, neuroscience skills are applicable to a lot of different fields, so it's not all doom and gloom!
I am currently studying for my BSc in Neuroscience and this video really helped me to learn more about all of these career paths that I've never known before! I've always been interested to study about the brain of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and hoping I can get a job related to that field with my Neuroscience degree, either as a researcher or maybe a consultant. I'm thinking about applying for Hons and then getting my PhD in clinical neuroscience? Although I'm still not sure what kind of career I can get with clinical neuroscience.. love your channel btw, so glad I found this!
Same here, and I also earned my BSc in Neuroscience. I’m applying to MS grad schools that have the opportunity for me to do autism research there at the moment, to get better relevant research experience and then see if I really need to get a PhD or not.
I really want to apply mine to the tech industry. There is so much going on in the tech industry and neuroscience really is out there being on the front lines of it. It is needed in so much tech jobs
How sweet..! I am a neurologist in training. I must say we got our eyes on you -neuroscientists- to see your next move. Oh, all neurological patients as well! Neuroscience is complex and is often misunderstood/ignored, and some neurological disease are really challenging and it's only scientific discovery and technological development that will help, God willing. All the best.
I'm 37. Law grad in 2018. Doing qualifications to practice. My Mother has been diagnosed with MS. I am looking to dedicate the later half of my life to pursue a better understanding, and mapping of the brain. I am also interested in the study of nerves. Won't probably start till I'm 47 though
Have been waiting for this video, thanks! I'm not really in the field of neuroscience, but work in IT and I'm very interested in AI and brain-computer interfaces. It's interesting to hear what can neuroscientists actually work on.
This is a wonderful video! I’m heading off to do an undergraduate degree in neuroscience this September and it’s amazing to see how many directions it may take me :) keep up the great work!
Neuro Transmissions, I’m really interested in pain networks and industry or applying neuroscience to marketing. My course offers a year in industry so hopefully I can figure out how to achieve that!
Hey, there! I loved your video! I am an English teacher and I intend to take a post graduation in neurocience so I can help my students to burst their learning process. I could notice that Thiago, one of the speakers of your video is brazilian. So proud to have a brazilian fellow in your list!!! Go, Thiago!!!
I'm not sure a degree in neuroscience will necessarily help "burst" your students learning... why not go for cognitive psychology instead? That might have more utility.
This was really helpful. Thanks Alie, and all guests. I'm starting a Psychology degree a bit later than most, but I know I want to get into neuroscience. Looks like I'll be spending the majority of my 30's in school. Heh. I hope to be able to do some good research at the end of it and make important contributions to the body of knowledge. I've also been told that I'm good at explaining things and communicating (despite my feelings to the contrary), so maybe teaching or writing would be options too.
This video was so fun and informative! Thank you for putting this together! I am working on my research study applications and one component was to discuss other career paths that Bio-psychologists compliment and are influenced by. Your video was very helpful and helped me better understand what career paths are affected by Bio-psychology and Neuroscience! Thank you for your hard work, and good luck to you on your journey!
Thank you! This helped me break things down a lot easier! I lose a month on my life every time a family member asks "so what can you do with that anyways?"
I'm about to finish my Bachelors in Biology, with a focus on Behavioral and Neuro/Cognitive biology. I was going to pursue a Masters in that field but think I will study medicine instead, specializing in neurology and then continuing down the physician scientist road! It took me a while to figure it out (I'm in my early thirties) but I think it's worth it and obviously the coolest subject ;)
I'm currently getting my masters in nursing. I've always been interested in neuroscience before becoming a nurse. I want to become more involved in the research aspect of mental health than the clinical site because I see that's where most of the impact in healthcare takes place. My fear about all of this is going from a very lucrative and demanding occupation to entering a field that you say is highly competitive and I see it's a mighty extensive program. Decisions Decisions.
I studied neuroscience (undergrad) and then went into psych nursing... honestly, I thought research was lonely and dreary and nursing is just so much more rewarding. You could still mix the two, with your clinical experience it should be a decent pathway into clinical research...
Currently working on an undergrad specialist degree in neuroscience, with a major in molecular genetics and microbiology and a minor in physiology (fingers crossed that I can take the courses I want without conflict). Currently a summer student in a respiratory neurophysiology/opioids lab that uses rodent and zebrafish models, though my PI wants to add addiction to the mix. I’ll do an undergrad thesis with them in the fall! It’ll be my third year, and while I love the people in my lab, I want to switch into a molecular genetics type of lab (neurogenesis, organoids, regeneration/stem cells), ideally continuing to work with zebrafish because I think they’re fantastic neuro model organisms. After this, I was hoping to go directly into a PhD program, and then after, either continue the traditional academia route or get into biotech. I started out wanting to go down the MD route, and I don’t think it’s entirely out of the question, but if I do, I still want to be active in research. I’ve got a lot of clinician-scientists as role models at my uni and I can’t help but love the idea of practicing and advancing neuro.
I have also a Ph.D in neuroscience. I have a chance to tell applicants to my grad school about what you can do with a Ph.D degree. I am very happy to watch this movie, and I would recommend this movie to them :)
@@neurotransmissions Currently in the Biology bachelor program at ETH. Next stop: Neuroscience masters (or Neural Systems and Computation! #sophieschoice)
This was amazing info! I am general psychology undergraduate trying to figure out which direction I want to go next. I started taking neuro science class this semester and found it really fascinating but question of what can I do career wise.... so this was very helpful. Thank you and I wonder if you choose to do which..! Ps. Love the song hahaha I laughed out loud as I am getting ready to go to neuro class. Keep up the good work ❤️
About to round out my bachelor’s and apply for my next step. Thank you so much for this helpful video! It honestly makes me so excited for my future in neuroscience :)
I’m currently getting my undergrad in neuroscience and am wondering what are some of the ways you met your financials through your journey in getting your PHD
I NEED the ending song to get me through my last few classes of my BS in neuroscience. Please make this available! Also, I'd love to hear more suggestions for those of us with just an undergraduate degree (I'm disabled so I'm not sure how much more I can do).
Hahahah! Important question? What the heck is the name of this song 😂 starting my MSc in applied neuroscience at Kings College, shiting myself but super excited! Wish me luck and new brain cells!!! X
@@MiyamotoMusakaki exploiting psychology of people to design more effective campaigns/ ads / product elements etc. But i don't know for sure, google it.
Wholesome video!!! Truly the best one I've seen out of most 'Neuroscience' videos. I like Neuroscience in both the medical and research fields. After watching this video, I will aim to be a Medical Scientist since it what I'm truly fond of, and just the idea of being in the field I love, Neuroscience, fire my heart and makes me cry with excitement! Is there any advice of whether to aim for the PhD first then medical school, or reserve? and after finishing Med School, what should I special at to be compatible with the PhD that I will get? Thank you!
This has been extremely informative, and also you got my respect straight away with that Zelda triangle pin hahahha you just gain a new subscriber my friend
so in the US in general a terminal masters degree isnt really looked at as much and usually the research expereinces are expected to be done at the undergraduate level. This is not the case in europe, in Europe the masters is necessary for a phd program as it preps you with the nessary research expereince and to allow you to test the waters if you want to go do a PHD. This is because in Europe in particular Germany and Sweden where STEM feilds are taken EXTREAMLY seriously, a PHD is a literal job, you are basically a junior faculty member. Also like you said the masters is there if your undergrad was in a totally diffrent feild and you are a career changer (like me, Ill be 52/53 when I start my PHD and it will be in Europe, so you are never too late :) ) So do do a masters if you want to get some prep to do a PHD if you had very little research expdereince during your BA years (especially if you did yours online)
Hello, very informative video! I am currently at my third year of Biotechnology (minor in medical biotechnology) but I'm writing my thesis in neuroscience field which I find fascinating. I'm writing about the dynamics of dendritic spines in hippocampus, cerebellum and visual cortex. On the other hand I always wanted to do something connected with art, so I applied for 3D animation and special effects course. I'd love to be able to mix both of these interests and make something out of it. Good luck on your studies! And wish me luck for my Bachelor exam :"D
Shit... Now I'm thinking about my life plan because I really want the academic life, research and teaching... I'm a psychologist from a Latin American country and my life plan is master's degree in Germany - PhD and so on... Because my dream job is just research... And if it's possible teaching but research mainly... Damn damn damn...
Unless you become a professor the job will never be safe. But you cannot become a professor. You can be chosen but you cannot really actively pursue it. Its more about connections or if a job is avaible and there is thousands of other people :)
On the one hand, I find brains fascinating and the very small bit of neuroscience I learned in my intro to Psych class was really interesting to me. On the other hand, I despise biology. 🤣 I think perhaps studying psychology is a better idea for me. Edit: 3 years later I realize my typo: it's chemistry that's a problem for me, not biology LOL. I am now a psych major minoring in biology.
Nerd About Dogs I did that same switch. I knew neuro was my path but biology wasn’t really focused on the brain. So I major in psych with a focus in neuroscience
@@dinamothupi996 Too much chemistry in that for me I think, which was my problem, not biology - that was a typo. So that completely changes the original comment 😄 Anyway, I am now a psych major minoring in biology. I actually started out as a biology major because I am interested in animals not people, but, ya know... chemistry. So I switched.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was really helpful for me. I didn’t know about many things you said and... I Think I want to be a Clinical Neuroscientist. Honestly I appreciate all the information you provided ^_^
You can even be Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on the Big Bang Theory. ❤ All the other jobs are super awesome too. I admire how smart and awesome all of you are.
Actually... with a PHD in any STEM field (disclaimer: only going off past employers and my current employer) you should be able to land an industry job in many engineering fields; getting hired straight out of college making a lot more than and mid-level engineer. For example, I'd hire Alie to work as an engineer at my company, hands down, doing whatever she wanted to. I'd even start her off as a lead.
Neuroscience and Neurobiology are potentially the greatest areas of human study anyone can study in terms of pushing forward science and the advancement of humanity! I’d highly recommend the work of Robert sapolsky and his epic book behave which offers a candid path and broad view of humanity and the true reasons for the way people are not just dogma and superstition holding culture back and creating needless suffering as a result of this lack of knowledge and understanding
Oh wonderful! You've got this. Neuroscience isn't as tough as others think. I mean, sure, it's intricate, but every subject has its specific knowledge. I suppose neuroscience is different because we have so much to learn about the brain still. Anyway, that's exciting that you're majoring in it! What are you hoping to do with your medical degree?
Hi, I graduated with a bachelor's in Neuroscience and am currently working as a lab tech for a behavioral neuroscience lab. To be honest I love the work but hate the environment and treatment from the graduate, post docs, and bosses. Do you know what would be job titles for the administrative jobs or industry jobs? I love neuroscience but don't want to work in an environment that's petty and toxic. Any advice?
Honestly, I am on my way to getting a degree in neuroscience and all I dream about is learning about and researching neurogenesis and neuroplasticity! GAH. I'd love to be working with the people that create treatments or research methods to better understand and help people quicken the neurogenerative process! :') TO BE VERY HONEST-- I don't know if those kinds of jobs exist... BUT if anyone knows of one like that I'd love to hear about it so I can change the direction of my ship to speed towards that! ~~ (
I've currently finished my undergraduate bachelor in cognitive neuroscience and positive psychology, and after this autumn semester, I've decided that it would be beneficial to apply for a position as a lab technician in a university. In the future, I would really like to work at a lab and pursue my own research (although I'm unsure about which subject). However, I have a small dilemma. My bachelor did not provide me with any lab experience at all. I only learned about the principles behind fMRI and EEG. At the same time, there is a one-year master program in cognitive neuroscience in my university that I'm interested in where I can do an EEG-study. On one hand, applying for this one-year master is appealing because it would improve the chances of me getting my position. On the other hand, a two-year master will provide me with more lab experience and I want as much lab experience as possible. Do you think I should apply for this one-year program, or look for a two-year master program instead? Additionally, do I have any chances of becoming a lab technician or research assistant without a master's degree?
Oh interesting, I have not heard that! It's not uncommon for people to get a Master's degree before pursuing a PhD if they want to better their chances, but it seems overkill since you get a Master's degree as part of your PhD degree. So exciting to have you over in the Netherlands!
@@neurotransmissions wow here this is definitely not the case you wil get your masters degree. It is really a prerequisite for a phd. It is even the case that you have to do a special masters. Here in the Netherlands we have regular masters and research masters (which are a year longer and end with research). Even if you have a regular master, you will not be able to do a phd. I'm currently a artificial intelligence bachelor student and am planning to do a research masters in Cognitive Neuroscience such that I can do a PhD. Love your video because it really helps me to be 100% sure I want to continue on this path!
@@mignonhagemeijer3726 How interesting! Funny how there are different kinds of Master's degrees for the same topic. Out of curiosity, is the PhD program shorter? It's about 5-6 years here in the US. Aww, and thanks for the kind words! 😊
@@neurotransmissions yes officially you have 4 years but most of the time it is 5 in practice. The research masters are 2 years. So in the end you will have done about the same. Here in the Netherlands we have many different levels and stages pretty unique in the world as far as I know. (The segregation of education levels allready really starts at highschool)
Its the same in Germany. Thats not only in (Neuro-) Science, but in every field of study. We implemented the Bachelor-Master System some years ago with bachelors between 6 and 10 semesters and masters around 4 semesters. For a master its mandatory to have a bachelor in a similar field. For a Phd (or Dr. which just stands for Doktor) its mandatory to have a (good) masters degree in a similar field. To my knowledge there are no other ways or qualifications to being allowed into a Dr. program. Also, from talking to some German aswell as some American friends, it seems to me that bachelors- and masters-degrees (especially in science) are more useful in Germany because they are viewed much higher in general. I had German friends telling me ' You arent worth anything without a Phd in US' - which is obviously an exaggeration, but it shows there is a difference in the perception of these degrees. Also, only a very very small minority of Master-graduates ever begin their Dr. However, those are only my experiences and if there are any Germans here who had different experiences, feel free to correct me or add.
Thanks for watching! For the curious, here’s the lyrics to the song at the end, btw:
What can you do with a neuro degree
What can you do with a neuro degree
What can you do with a neuro degree after you graduate
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job or will I be unemployed
Maybe it’s the best to go to grad school
Maybe you could teach kids STEM, that sounds cool
Maybe you could just delay and then you’ll learn when you graduate
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job or will I be unemployed
Maybe there’s a job in science writing
Maybe I should go and do consulting
Maybe this whole process feels insulting after I graduate
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job oh
Will I get a job or will I be unemployed
Can there be an MP3 of this song?
@@Hannah-ip6js We'll work on it! For now, here it is on SoundCloud. soundcloud.com/alie-astrocyte/what-can-you-do-with-a-neuro-degree-a-drunken-sailor-parody
How can I apply for MD PhD and also what is the eligibility for the same?
Neuro Transmissions Thank you for all this information I’m a single father who’s disabled and my daughter is turning 11 soon so I’ve been thinking about going to college now that she’s a bit more self reliant I’m very curious if this is the field I would need to get into to apply tech with brain functions like I’ve seen people make prosthetics that are moved via brain signals. Just to be clear I’m not physically disabled but this field of work has amazed me for a long time and believe combining all Are amazing tech to react to brain signals like what Elon musk has started working on to integrate are brains with A.I. If you have even the slightest idea of the route I should take it would be very much appreciated. I just don’t know where to begin. Ty and keep up the great work and Gratz on completing your schooling!
Neuro Transmissions on my way☄️💥
I work in a very niche neuroscience specialty: surgical neurophysiology. We monitor and map the nervous system during surgical procedures where nervous or Neuro vascular structures are at risk. There is a high demand for skilled clinicians in this career field. You work surgeons hours, and it does require a 1 year on the job training, with accompanying board exam after but being an integral part of the surgical team is highly rewarding. Thanks for the great content
what requirements did you need and what courses did you enrol in as I am considering taking on this path
@@sashaparis04 generally a BS or MS in Neuroscience followed by a 1 year fellowship in the surgical neurophysiology. This year is a mix of didactic learning and hands on case experience so after the year (minimum 150 monitored cases) you can sit for the board exam (the CNIM).
This is so interesting! My teen wants to do neuro major and were worried about job prospects as well.
Hi sir, can you kindly tell me where you did this 1yr fellowship and which state are you practicing?
Hi, can you please tell us how much can you earn in that job?
I was in psychology but changed to behavioural neuroscience and people always ask me what kind of job I can get with that and I'm just like idk I just like studying neurons lol so thank you for this
Nice! How are the studies going? Anything you're particularly interested in?
@@neurotransmissions they're going well. Getting all of my introductory science courses out of the way. I really like neurons themselves but also very interested in oligodendrocytes and how they interact with neurons in order for you to learn and form new connections.
@@kellypaton2626 Woooo! Glia! Sounds like you've got a bright future ahead of you. It sounds like you're early on, so there's a lot of exploring left to do, but enjoy it!
@@neurotransmissions thank you! That means a lot! I love your channel
Me too, just regular neuroscience though. People ask me all the time what I'll do with it. I say "I don't know, research." Its the only academic field I really love so its worth it either way.
31, law school graduate and called to pursue one of my greatest fear, medical degree. Neuroscience feel more relatable to my interests and learning style. Thanks for this. Peace, Love, Life.
Mayim Bialik got her PhD in Neuroscience at UCLA in 2007. In 2010 she got a ‘small’ part on The Big Bang Theory and, well, the rest is history. So keep an acting career open as a possibility ;-)
Heck yeah! I'm still waiting for that small part in the next Star Wars. 😝
She was the lead on Blossom before she got her degree...
She was a child actress though...
She has a pretty interesting life ngl.
Omg that is my plan I have never seen someone else do that
damn i can’t major in shit without having to partake in a 100 year job hunt
I can't thank you enough for making this video. I am a psych major who aspires to become a cognitive neuroscientist. It's all pretty new to me so I really appreciate this video. I love that you had real people talk about their careers.
Tell more about what a cognitive neuroscientist does
Wow... I had no idea that that wasn’t the typical career path anymore. Time to rethink my plans! Thank you for the info
No matter what you do, you're gonna crush it Alie! Best of luck on the job hunt bud!
Thanks Corporis! You're a great motivator :)
A lot of people go straight into a PhD after undergrad. If you work in a lab during undergrad you wont need to be a lab tech or get a masters in order to get research experience.
Any tips on working in a lab during undergrad?
@@waltervonterror1181 You found out any tips?? I'm currently in my second year and eager to do this but have no idea
@@waltervonterror1181 do your own faculty research and start getting in contact with them. Don’t be afraid to start out as a volunteer RA. I started as one and now I’m a paid project manager. I’m a fourth year Neuro student now. Hope this helped!
As a person looking into Master Program's in Neuroscience, this video was insightful, thank you so much! Personally, I've always disliked the PhD route b/c I detested the thought of teaching. However, one of your friends in the video mentioned what they're pursuing with their Neuroscience background and it's exactly what I'm interested in. They're in the pursuit of a PhD focusing on learning and memory. I was hoping to find a Master's Program primarily around this, specifically how Depression and Anxiety can effect Memory loss.
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Thank you Alie for this video and for the invitation! It is curious, in France, the academic path for the neurosciences is somewhat different. For example, a research technician can not apply for a PhD without having done a master's degree. For the others career opportunities, I think it's pretty much the same thing.
I will share this video with my French neuroscientists colleagues! 😉
Thanks for putting the type of degree in the corner when you're talking about what jobs you can get (it helps me remember what level of education you need for that)
as a recent grad (bs) and now technician this video gives me so much hope and ideas!! thank you
I have a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Education from Teachers College Columbia University and never used it except for volunteer roles in laboratories and hospitals. I later transitioned into the publishing industry after years of trying. My life lesson: keep an open mind and definitely avoid student loans!
You mean it wasn’t worth it?
Thanks for making this video! I'm a 2nd year PhD student and starting to think about what I want to do afterwards. It's great to know there are so many possibilities!
How wonderful! You've still got a few years to really figure it out, but never too early to start dreaming. What are you studying right now?
I don't like how catchy the tune at the end of this video was ... struck in my brain.
Omg! This video just came across my feed and I’m in awe.. Congratulations! Excellent job and very helpful information. 👏🏻👏🏻
in my first year of a bachelors of neuroscience!
no clue what i want to do but this video really helped me out!!
thank you
How’s school going for you so far? I’m going into my second year!
Damm getting a job is really tough
It can be for sure, depending on what area you want to go into. Luckily, neuroscience skills are applicable to a lot of different fields, so it's not all doom and gloom!
What a fantastic video that covers so many more areas than just one!!!
I am currently studying for my BSc in Neuroscience and this video really helped me to learn more about all of these career paths that I've never known before! I've always been interested to study about the brain of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and hoping I can get a job related to that field with my Neuroscience degree, either as a researcher or maybe a consultant. I'm thinking about applying for Hons and then getting my PhD in clinical neuroscience? Although I'm still not sure what kind of career I can get with clinical neuroscience.. love your channel btw, so glad I found this!
Same with Autism too yasss. It’s humbling to know someone out there that shares that same passion as me.
Same here, and I also earned my BSc in Neuroscience. I’m applying to MS grad schools that have the opportunity for me to do autism research there at the moment, to get better relevant research experience and then see if I really need to get a PhD or not.
What do you do today? Very curious 😊
Move to NY and become an ABA therapist. After doing that for some time, become an evaluator.
It's been five years since you commented this. I'm curious what you're doing now?
I really want to apply mine to the tech industry. There is so much going on in the tech industry and neuroscience really is out there being on the front lines of it. It is needed in so much tech jobs
How sweet..!
I am a neurologist in training. I must say we got our eyes on you -neuroscientists- to see your next move. Oh, all neurological patients as well!
Neuroscience is complex and is often misunderstood/ignored, and some neurological disease are really challenging and it's only scientific discovery and technological development that will help, God willing.
All the best.
Did u have to go to med school to be a neurologist
You all seem like cool people and I'm happy to kick things off in this field.
I'm 37. Law grad in 2018. Doing qualifications to practice. My Mother has been diagnosed with MS. I am looking to dedicate the later half of my life to pursue a better understanding, and mapping of the brain. I am also interested in the study of nerves. Won't probably start till I'm 47 though
Have been waiting for this video, thanks! I'm not really in the field of neuroscience, but work in IT and I'm very interested in AI and brain-computer interfaces. It's interesting to hear what can neuroscientists actually work on.
So cool! Interdisciplinary work is important these days, particularly in biotech and AI. Thanks for watching!
I'm same with you
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This is a wonderful video! I’m heading off to do an undergraduate degree in neuroscience this September and it’s amazing to see how many directions it may take me :) keep up the great work!
So awesome. You're just at the start, which is exciting! Any particular area that interests you more? Best of luck in your studies!
Neuro Transmissions, I’m really interested in pain networks and industry or applying neuroscience to marketing. My course offers a year in industry so hopefully I can figure out how to achieve that!
What did you end up doing?
What a great video. Your friends gave me a lot of ideas!
Hey, there! I loved your video!
I am an English teacher and I intend to take a post graduation in neurocience so I can help my students to burst their learning process. I could notice that Thiago, one of the speakers of your video is brazilian. So proud to have a brazilian fellow in your list!!!
Go, Thiago!!!
I'm not sure a degree in neuroscience will necessarily help "burst" your students learning... why not go for cognitive psychology instead? That might have more utility.
Very inspiring, thank you ! wish you all the best Alie.
This was really helpful. Thanks Alie, and all guests. I'm starting a Psychology degree a bit later than most, but I know I want to get into neuroscience. Looks like I'll be spending the majority of my 30's in school. Heh. I hope to be able to do some good research at the end of it and make important contributions to the body of knowledge. I've also been told that I'm good at explaining things and communicating (despite my feelings to the contrary), so maybe teaching or writing would be options too.
Several years too late with my BSs in neuroscience and biology. Still feeling just as lost. Thank you for this.
This video was so fun and informative! Thank you for putting this together! I am working on my research study applications and one component was to discuss other career paths that Bio-psychologists compliment and are influenced by. Your video was very helpful and helped me better understand what career paths are affected by Bio-psychology and Neuroscience! Thank you for your hard work, and good luck to you on your journey!
I feel like this video should have scared me but it just made me more excited and sure of what I want to do!!! 🤯🤯🤯✨
I would like to ask what is the difference between studying BSc in psychology then MSc in Neuroscience and studying BSc and MSc in Neuroscience
I am a nurse. but I really love neuroscience and I hope I can get applied for msc in neuroscience and finally become a medical neuroscientist 😍😍😍😍
A very needed video ~ Thank you!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! it really helped me clear my head on what route i want to take!
That ending got me :D thanks for the video!
Thank you! This helped me break things down a lot easier! I lose a month on my life every time a family member asks "so what can you do with that anyways?"
I'm about to finish my Bachelors in Biology, with a focus on Behavioral and Neuro/Cognitive biology. I was going to pursue a Masters in that field but think I will study medicine instead, specializing in neurology and then continuing down the physician scientist road! It took me a while to figure it out (I'm in my early thirties) but I think it's worth it and obviously the coolest subject ;)
MaxMcfax oh hi mark
This is so helpful! I’m planning to do a master in neuroscience, my other option was master of physical therapy but I rather do neuroscience!
Your video actually helped me. Thanks a LOT!
I'm currently getting my masters in nursing. I've always been interested in neuroscience before becoming a nurse. I want to become more involved in the research aspect of mental health than the clinical site because I see that's where most of the impact in healthcare takes place. My fear about all of this is going from a very lucrative and demanding occupation to entering a field that you say is highly competitive and I see it's a mighty extensive program. Decisions Decisions.
I studied neuroscience (undergrad) and then went into psych nursing... honestly, I thought research was lonely and dreary and nursing is just so much more rewarding. You could still mix the two, with your clinical experience it should be a decent pathway into clinical research...
I would love it if you make a video about how much they pay for each career
Currently working on an undergrad specialist degree in neuroscience, with a major in molecular genetics and microbiology and a minor in physiology (fingers crossed that I can take the courses I want without conflict). Currently a summer student in a respiratory neurophysiology/opioids lab that uses rodent and zebrafish models, though my PI wants to add addiction to the mix. I’ll do an undergrad thesis with them in the fall! It’ll be my third year, and while I love the people in my lab, I want to switch into a molecular genetics type of lab (neurogenesis, organoids, regeneration/stem cells), ideally continuing to work with zebrafish because I think they’re fantastic neuro model organisms.
After this, I was hoping to go directly into a PhD program, and then after, either continue the traditional academia route or get into biotech. I started out wanting to go down the MD route, and I don’t think it’s entirely out of the question, but if I do, I still want to be active in research. I’ve got a lot of clinician-scientists as role models at my uni and I can’t help but love the idea of practicing and advancing neuro.
I have also a Ph.D in neuroscience. I have a chance to tell applicants to my grad school about what you can do with a Ph.D degree. I am very happy to watch this movie, and I would recommend this movie to them :)
This was so thorough and helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you so very much for this overview =]
Greetings from Switzerland.
Oh sweet! What are you doing over there in Switzerland?
@@neurotransmissions Currently in the Biology bachelor program at ETH. Next stop: Neuroscience masters (or Neural Systems and Computation! #sophieschoice)
This was amazing info! I am general psychology undergraduate trying to figure out which direction I want to go next. I started taking neuro science class this semester and found it really fascinating but question of what can I do career wise.... so this was very helpful. Thank you and I wonder if you choose to do which..!
Ps. Love the song hahaha I laughed out loud as I am getting ready to go to neuro class. Keep up the good work ❤️
About to round out my bachelor’s and apply for my next step. Thank you so much for this helpful video! It honestly makes me so excited for my future in neuroscience :)
I’m currently getting my undergrad in neuroscience and am wondering what are some of the ways you met your financials through your journey in getting your PHD
amazing video, exactly what i was looking for. I LOVED every part of it, the examples are AMAZING!!! Thank you!!!!
I NEED the ending song to get me through my last few classes of my BS in neuroscience. Please make this available!
Also, I'd love to hear more suggestions for those of us with just an undergraduate degree (I'm disabled so I'm not sure how much more I can do).
a neuroscience bachelor? in my country there are only neuroscience masters
@@38Fanda Yep! I'm in a program that was one of the first (and remains one of the best) for neuroscience undergraduates in the US.
Who else just clicked on this video just because it's the latest video this channel uploaded and didn't even look at the title/thumbnail?
Haha, notification crew! Hopefully it satisfied your hopes and dreams. 😆
Thank you for your guidance!
Hahahah! Important question? What the heck is the name of this song 😂 starting my MSc in applied neuroscience at Kings College, shiting myself but super excited! Wish me luck and new brain cells!!! X
Great and practical information. Thanks❤
I can imagine neuroscientists finding a spot in the business world's marketing departments. (advertisements)
how
@@MiyamotoMusakaki exploiting psychology of people to design more effective campaigns/ ads / product elements etc. But i don't know for sure, google it.
@@archivedaccount2000 psychology yes, we know that, but neuroscience is a much deeper and narrow subject
@@MiyamotoMusakaki yea
They already do
Great video, what I found most shocking and insightful was hearing that most of your friends with their Phds do not become research scientists.
What if I had a specific theory that I'd formulated that I wanted to research
Very informational, thank you so much!
Wholesome video!!! Truly the best one I've seen out of most 'Neuroscience' videos.
I like Neuroscience in both the medical and research fields. After watching this video, I will aim to be a Medical Scientist since it what I'm truly fond of, and just the idea of being in the field I love, Neuroscience, fire my heart and makes me cry with excitement!
Is there any advice of whether to aim for the PhD first then medical school, or reserve? and after finishing Med School, what should I special at to be compatible with the PhD that I will get?
Thank you!
This is SO helpful!
This has been extremely informative, and also you got my respect straight away with that Zelda triangle pin hahahha you just gain a new subscriber my friend
so in the US in general a terminal masters degree isnt really looked at as much and usually the research expereinces are expected to be done at the undergraduate level. This is not the case in europe, in Europe the masters is necessary for a phd program as it preps you with the nessary research expereince and to allow you to test the waters if you want to go do a PHD. This is because in Europe in particular Germany and Sweden where STEM feilds are taken EXTREAMLY seriously, a PHD is a literal job, you are basically a junior faculty member. Also like you said the masters is there if your undergrad was in a totally diffrent feild and you are a career changer (like me, Ill be 52/53 when I start my PHD and it will be in Europe, so you are never too late :) )
So do do a masters if you want to get some prep to do a PHD if you had very little research expdereince during your BA years (especially if you did yours online)
Hello, very informative video! I am currently at my third year of Biotechnology (minor in medical biotechnology) but I'm writing my thesis in neuroscience field which I find fascinating. I'm writing about the dynamics of dendritic spines in hippocampus, cerebellum and visual cortex. On the other hand I always wanted to do something connected with art, so I applied for 3D animation and special effects course. I'd love to be able to mix both of these interests and make something out of it. Good luck on your studies! And wish me luck for my Bachelor exam :"D
Shit... Now I'm thinking about my life plan because I really want the academic life, research and teaching... I'm a psychologist from a Latin American country and my life plan is master's degree in Germany - PhD and so on... Because my dream job is just research... And if it's possible teaching but research mainly... Damn damn damn...
Unless you become a professor the job will never be safe. But you cannot become a professor. You can be chosen but you cannot really actively pursue it. Its more about connections or if a job is avaible and there is thousands of other people :)
Sameee:(
On the one hand, I find brains fascinating and the very small bit of neuroscience I learned in my intro to Psych class was really interesting to me. On the other hand, I despise biology. 🤣 I think perhaps studying psychology is a better idea for me.
Edit: 3 years later I realize my typo: it's chemistry that's a problem for me, not biology LOL. I am now a psych major minoring in biology.
Nerd About Dogs I did that same switch. I knew neuro was my path but biology wasn’t really focused on the brain. So I major in psych with a focus in neuroscience
Maybe look into neuropsychology. It is quite multidisciplinary and it combines neuroscience and the psych stuff.
@@dinamothupi996 Too much chemistry in that for me I think, which was my problem, not biology - that was a typo. So that completely changes the original comment 😄 Anyway, I am now a psych major minoring in biology. I actually started out as a biology major because I am interested in animals not people, but, ya know... chemistry. So I switched.
@@itsjustbree9267 OK. All the best with what you are doing.
Thank you so much for making this video. It was really helpful for me. I didn’t know about many things you said and... I Think I want to be a Clinical Neuroscientist. Honestly I appreciate all the information you provided ^_^
Very informative video!!
You can even be Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on the Big Bang Theory. ❤ All the other jobs are super awesome too. I admire how smart and awesome all of you are.
I have an MD and I'm going for a masters in neuroscience just for the sake of learning more
bruh imagine
Awesome video! Thx!!
Thanks for watching, Rick!
Very helpful, thanks
Actually... with a PHD in any STEM field (disclaimer: only going off past employers and my current employer) you should be able to land an industry job in many engineering fields; getting hired straight out of college making a lot more than and mid-level engineer. For example, I'd hire Alie to work as an engineer at my company, hands down, doing whatever she wanted to. I'd even start her off as a lead.
Neuroscience and Neurobiology are potentially the greatest areas of human study anyone can study in terms of pushing forward science and the advancement of humanity! I’d highly recommend the work of Robert sapolsky and his epic book behave which offers a candid path and broad view of humanity and the true reasons for the way people are not just dogma and superstition holding culture back and creating needless suffering as a result of this lack of knowledge and understanding
such an awesome song at the end lol
Neuroscientists are usually the coolest folks. People in other areas of science can be... pretty dry when it comes to personality.
Same
Combo of all field paths could be quite rewarding...
That’s so cool. Neuroscience rocks ✌️
JENS!! He is the new member of mailab (a german science channel)🧠😄🍪
I enjoyed your video.
Well I respect your opinion but that's why I have mine.
Interesting. I've always been interested in neuroscience and working in a fancy industry sounds dope. Should I change my major?
Thanks, it was really helpful
I'm going Neuroscience to get into med school.
I'm majoring in neuroscience and I'm planning to be medical student! I'm so nervous everyone saying neuroscience is very hard
Oh wonderful! You've got this. Neuroscience isn't as tough as others think. I mean, sure, it's intricate, but every subject has its specific knowledge. I suppose neuroscience is different because we have so much to learn about the brain still. Anyway, that's exciting that you're majoring in it! What are you hoping to do with your medical degree?
Hi, I graduated with a bachelor's in Neuroscience and am currently working as a lab tech for a behavioral neuroscience lab. To be honest I love the work but hate the environment and treatment from the graduate, post docs, and bosses. Do you know what would be job titles for the administrative jobs or industry jobs? I love neuroscience but don't want to work in an environment that's petty and toxic. Any advice?
Did you figure out what such job titles are?
Question, how we pay for all of this? Is there another route that doesn't involve student loans? That's my biggest worry, the economical aspect.
N's Message you could go to a local community college than transfer out to save some money
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Best video ever!
My goal is to build my channel so I can gain enough money to get my neuro degree! I want to work in a lab one day and you grow my curiosity everyday💛
Ginny’s voice is very soothing.
THIS IS AWESOMEE
In actual real world, it's either medical school, pharmacy school or research. That's it.
Honestly, I am on my way to getting a degree in neuroscience and all I dream about is learning about and researching neurogenesis and neuroplasticity! GAH. I'd love to be working with the people that create treatments or research methods to better understand and help people quicken the neurogenerative process! :') TO BE VERY HONEST-- I don't know if those kinds of jobs exist... BUT if anyone knows of one like that I'd love to hear about it so I can change the direction of my ship to speed towards that! ~~ (
exactly kinda my dream work area! can we connect i have a few questions.
What about applied/clinical applications? Combining neurobiology with clinical psychology for cognitive rehabilitation post-brain injury....
I've currently finished my undergraduate bachelor in cognitive neuroscience and positive psychology, and after this autumn semester, I've decided that it would be beneficial to apply for a position as a lab technician in a university. In the future, I would really like to work at a lab and pursue my own research (although I'm unsure about which subject). However, I have a small dilemma. My bachelor did not provide me with any lab experience at all. I only learned about the principles behind fMRI and EEG. At the same time, there is a one-year master program in cognitive neuroscience in my university that I'm interested in where I can do an EEG-study. On one hand, applying for this one-year master is appealing because it would improve the chances of me getting my position. On the other hand, a two-year master will provide me with more lab experience and I want as much lab experience as possible. Do you think I should apply for this one-year program, or look for a two-year master program instead? Additionally, do I have any chances of becoming a lab technician or research assistant without a master's degree?
How you're doing now Marcus?
Fun here in the Netherlands as far as I know you can only do a phd if you have a master degree.
Oh interesting, I have not heard that! It's not uncommon for people to get a Master's degree before pursuing a PhD if they want to better their chances, but it seems overkill since you get a Master's degree as part of your PhD degree. So exciting to have you over in the Netherlands!
@@neurotransmissions wow here this is definitely not the case you wil get your masters degree. It is really a prerequisite for a phd. It is even the case that you have to do a special masters. Here in the Netherlands we have regular masters and research masters (which are a year longer and end with research). Even if you have a regular master, you will not be able to do a phd. I'm currently a artificial intelligence bachelor student and am planning to do a research masters in Cognitive Neuroscience such that I can do a PhD. Love your video because it really helps me to be 100% sure I want to continue on this path!
@@mignonhagemeijer3726 How interesting! Funny how there are different kinds of Master's degrees for the same topic. Out of curiosity, is the PhD program shorter? It's about 5-6 years here in the US.
Aww, and thanks for the kind words! 😊
@@neurotransmissions yes officially you have 4 years but most of the time it is 5 in practice. The research masters are 2 years. So in the end you will have done about the same. Here in the Netherlands we have many different levels and stages pretty unique in the world as far as I know. (The segregation of education levels allready really starts at highschool)
Its the same in Germany. Thats not only in (Neuro-) Science, but in every field of study.
We implemented the Bachelor-Master System some years ago with bachelors between 6 and 10 semesters and masters around 4 semesters. For a master its mandatory to have a bachelor in a similar field. For a Phd (or Dr. which just stands for Doktor) its mandatory to have a (good) masters degree in a similar field.
To my knowledge there are no other ways or qualifications to being allowed into a Dr. program.
Also, from talking to some German aswell as some American friends, it seems to me that bachelors- and masters-degrees (especially in science) are more useful in Germany because they are viewed much higher in general. I had German friends telling me ' You arent worth anything without a Phd in US' - which is obviously an exaggeration, but it shows there is a difference in the perception of these degrees. Also, only a very very small minority of Master-graduates ever begin their Dr.
However, those are only my experiences and if there are any Germans here who had different experiences, feel free to correct me or add.
I have no idea whether to do a degree in Neuroscience or Anatomy... I am doing post graduate medicine after it.