Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences

54171 - Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in physical, engineering and life sciences, including electronics, computers, chemistry, oceanography, geology, mathematics, physics, environmental, medicine, health, biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied subjects.

541710 - Research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and experimental development in physical, engineering and life sciences, including electronics, computers, chemistry, oceanography, geology, mathematics, physics, environmental, medicine, health, biology, botany, biotechnology, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, pharmacy, veterinary and other allied subjects.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • bacteriological research and development laboratories
  • biotechnology research and development laboratories
  • entomological research and development laboratories
  • environmental (pollution) research and development laboratories
  • genetics research and development laboratories
  • health (e.g., cancer, cerebral palsy) research and development laboratories
  • mathematics research and development services
  • research and development laboratories or services, engineering
  • research and development laboratories or services, physical sciences

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• Exclusion(s)

  • research and development on aerospace equipment undertaken by establishments belonging to enterprises manufacturing such equipment(336410)
  • performing laboratory testing for the veterinary profession(541940)
  • performing clinical laboratory testing for the medical profession(621510)
  • physical, chemical or other analytical testing services(541380)