Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Neuroscience. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Neuroscience. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Rhona.
Neuroscience
| Prospects Profile: Neuroscientist |
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Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| British Neuroscience Association |
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The BNA represents and promotes Neuroscience and Neuroscientists. Their website explains what Neuroscience is and summarises career opportunities available. There is also a careers booklet that you can download and there is a listing of current vacancies. |
| Neuroscience: a career guide for students (British Neuroscience Association) |
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This booklet covers basic neuroanatomy, undergraduate and postgraduate entry into neuroscience, and possible career paths involving neuroscience, as well as a selection of recent case studies from a range of neuroscientists.
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| What Do Graduates Do? (UK) |
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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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| Hot Start Summer Studentships - summer internships for UoA students between levels 3 and 4 |
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Information on the placement options available for Medical Sciences students between level 3 and level 4. |
| Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors |
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Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students. There is also a listing of jobs and placements. |
| Sample CV - PhD Neuroscience with Psychology |
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This is a sample Neuroscience with Psychology CV for a PhD student who is applying for a research vacancy.
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| Case studies of Life Sciences graduates (Opportunity North East) |
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The link below will take you to a series of video case studies featuring Life Sciences graduates talking about their jobs and career paths. |
| Student report on the benefits of attending a Science and Careers event |
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A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.
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| Psychoneuroxy.com |
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Search for current academic positions in Schools of Psychology and Neuroscience at universities across the world. |
| "From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Reem Masri (Psycho-Social Support Trainer with NGO) |
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The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Neuroscience with Psychology graduate, Reem Masri, talks about her experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date. |
| How to succeed as a Scientist |
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This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (excluding Medicine and Dentistry) undergraduates were doing 15 months after they finished their studies.
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