<p>I am really interested in neuroscience. I am planning to major in neuroscience as an undergrad and maybe take a minor in mathematics (it'll give me options for biomedical engineering if I even was to have feel like i wanted a change). Say I finished neuroscience, I know the options are basically med school or grad studies. Say I choose the grad studies route (I know I am getting ahead of myself, I am still a senior in HS but I just want to explore right now), are you limited to doing research for universities. Could a grad Neuroscience student go on to do research for companies not related to universities. I just do not think that a life in academia interests me (teaching) but I am interested in the research portion and also heard external companies pay more than universities. Any insights?</p>
<p>Math isn’t the same as engineering…</p>
<p>obviously but I would stick to the courses that are needed for engineering as engineering relies heavily on calculus. Thus, I would have some of my courses done with if I ever choose to switch (I would mainly be stuck doing physics courses)</p>
<p>From what I hear, a lot of engineers forget how to even do integrals. To answer your question, yes, biologists get hired to do research for private companies.</p>
<p>It’s common for neuroscience PhDs to get jobs in industry, with pharmaceutical/biotech companies as well as less science-related consulting firms.</p>
<p>This isn’t something you really need to think about until you’re actually in grad school, though.</p>