National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences

This major group comprises professional occupations in natural sciences; professional occupations in applied sciences and professional occupations in engineering. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 1. Occupations classified in TEER 1, as those in this group with a 1 as the second digit of their code, typically require a university degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate) or the accumulation of several years of experience and expertise in the subject matter knowledge in a related occupation found in TEER 2, when applicable (which includes occupations with a 2 as a second digit in their code).

National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 - Classification structure
Code Sub-major Group
211Professional occupations in natural sciences Professional occupations in natural sciences
212Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering) Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering)
213Professional occupations in engineering Professional occupations in engineering
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