Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0

40. - Physical sciences

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.

40.01 - Physical sciences, general

This subseries comprises instructional program class 40.0101.

40.02 - Astronomy and astrophysics

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.0201 to 40.0299.

40.04 - Atmospheric sciences and meteorology

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.0401 to 40.0499.

40.05 - Chemistry

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.0501 to 40.0599.

40.06 - Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.0601 to 40.0699.

40.08 - Physics

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.0801 to 40.0899.

40.10 - Materials sciences

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 40.1001 to 40.1099.

40.11 - Physics and astronomy

This subseries comprises instructional program class 40.1101.

40.99 - Physical sciences, other

This subseries comprises instructional program class 40.9999.