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72.10
Class
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
SDMX: N7210
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
0 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This class includes: - research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering: • research and development on natural sciences • research and development on engineering and technology • research and development on medical, health and life, and veterinary sciences • research and development on biotechnology • research and development on agricultural, forestry and fisheries sciences • interdisciplinary research and development, predominantly on natural sciences and engineering

+ Also Includes

This class also includes: - DNA sequencing for general research on biological processes

✗ Excludes

This class excludes: - DNA sequencing for ruling out or curing a specific disease, see 86.91

Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX

Chemical scientists

SOC 2020:2111
Common titles: Chemist, Lab technician
Common titles: Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section M (Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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