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Career Options for Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

The Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (PNB) program is the study of psychological science, neurons, the nervous system and the brain, and animal and human behaviour.

Honours Bachelor of Arts PNB students are the next generation of behavioural and psychological scientists.  Focused on interdisciplinary research in animal behaviour, cognition and perception, developmental psychology, applied cognition in education, music cognition, evolution and social behaviour, systems and behavioural neuroscience, and mental health. 

Employers value PNB graduates for their strong foundation to work in applied or scientific psychology:

  • In the lab, experimental psychologists conduct research to understand why people think, feel, and behave the way do. 
  • In the field, counsellors, practitioners, and psychologists help individuals deal with issues related to human behaviour and mental health. 

Employers seek out the skills acquired by Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour graduates, such as:

  • Analysis, interpretation, and critical evaluation of theory and data 
  • Strong communications skills developed through discussions, research papers and presentations 
  • Technical research skills through formal training in research methods and analysis 
  • Teamwork developed through group projects 
  • Decision and problem-solving skills gained through applied course material

Examples of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour career paths:

  • Medical Doctor
  • Neuroscientist
  • Lawyer
  • Speech Language Pathologist 
  • Hearing Pathologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Forensic Analyst
  • Business Professional
  • Teacher
  • Environmental and Biomedical Researcher

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