Research Resources

Research and Development

Aberdeen offers extensive education and research opportunities to individuals and businesses. Its two universities provide a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, including medical, pharmaceutical and teaching qualifications.

The Scottish Agricultural College maintains a campus in Aberdeen, whilst Aberdeen College is the largest further education college in Scotland.

Aberdeen retains a world reputation for fundamental and applied scientific research in land management, agriculture, animal husbandry, aquaculture, food and nutrition policy and practice, and environmental protection.

Research and development support for the oil and gas industry has further expanded Aberdeen’s areas of expertise.

Education, research and development services are provided by a wide range of organisations including:

• Robert Gordon University and Univation
• University of Aberdeen
• Aberdeen College
• Macaulay Land Use Research Institute/ Macaulay Enterprises
• Rowett Research Institute
• The Food Standards Agency 
• National Collection of Industrial and Marine Bacteria
• Fisheries Research Services Marine Laboratory
• Downhole Technology Ltd
• National Hyperbaric Centre