The Neuroscience major prepares students for a broad range of career paths including: scientific research, medicine, clinical psychology, allied health professions, science-related government, pharmaceutical or biotech employment.
The University Career Center (UCC) offers numerous resources for students and alumni to help with exploring careers, preparing for interviews, finding an internship or job, and gaining relevant experience.
- Professional development workshops
- Formerly Careers4Terps, Handshake is now our online career management tool for UMD students and alumni. Learn about Handshake.
- Join Handshake
- Career, Internship, and Graduate School Fairs
- Schedule an appointment to get assistance with creating resumes, cover letters, etc.
Explore Career Options
- Focus2 is the University Career Center’s online career and education planning system that allows UMD students to identify career goals; take personality, leisure, skills, and work self-assessments; and explore possible career options.
- Explore career options, BSOS Feller Center
- Explore career options, UCC @ CMNS
- Network with Professionals: Terrapins Connect gives students the opportunity to connect with alumni that have signed up to share their career journey. This network allows students to reach out for resume help, informational interviewing, or career advice from people who have had similar experiences. LinkedIn Alumni tool allows access to review 1,000’s of Terps’ career paths!
Pre-Health Interests
The Reed-Yorke Health Professionals Advising Office works with all current UMD students and alumni interested in pursuing a career in the health profession.
- Pre-Health Interest areas
- HPAO shares important information about events, volunteer opportunities, advising, and more! To Subscribe fill out the form for their mailing list.
Past NEUR Career Panels
- Fall 2021: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you want to be a… Creative?"
- Spring 2022: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you want to be a… Graduate Student?"
- Fall 2022: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you’re interested in a career in Health Policy & Outreach?"
- Spring 2023: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you're interested in a career in consulting?"
- Fall 2023: " Careers in Neuroscience: So you want to be a.. Mental Health Professional?"
- Spring 2024: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you're interested in a career in Neurotechnology?"
- Fall 2024: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you want to be a... Neuro-Therapist?"
- Spring 2025: "Careers Beyond the Lab: So you're interested in Scientific Writing & Communication?"
- Fall 2025: "Careers in Neuroscience: So you want to be a .. Pediatric Neurologist?"
*For more information on the events above please contact neuradvising [at] umd.edu*