List of Branches of Science

Branch Concerning Field

Aerodynamics The study of the motion of gas on objects and the forces created

Aeronautics Science of fligt of airplanes.

Agronomy Science dealing with crop plant.

Anatomy The study of the structure and organization of living things

Angiology Deals with the study of blood vascular system.

Anthology Study of flower.

Anthropology The study of human cultures both past and present. Study of apes and man.

Apiculture Honey industries (Bee Keeping).

Araneology Study of spiders.

Archaeology The study of the material remains of cultures

Astronomy The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly bodies.

Astrophysics The study of the physics of the universe

Bacteriology The study of bacteria in relation to disease

Batracology Study of frogs.

Biochemistry The study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes occurring in
organisms

Biology The science that studies living organisms

Biophysics The application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of
biology

Biotechnology Deals with the use of micro-organisms in commercial processes for producing fine
chemicals such as drugs; vaccines; hormones,etc. on a large scale.

Botany The scientific study of plant life

Cardiology Study of heart.

Chemical Engineering The application of science, mathematics, and economics to the process of
converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms

Chemistry The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself

Climatology The study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes

Computer Science The systematic study of computing systems and computation

Craniology Study of skulls.

Cryogenics Study concerning with the application and uses of very low temperature.

Cryptography Study of secret writing.

Cytology Study of cells.

Dermatology Study of skin.

Ecology The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment

Electronics Science and technology of electronic phenomena

Engineering The practical application of science to commerce or industry

Entomology The study of insects

Environmental Science The science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological
components of the environment

Etiology Study of cause of insects.

Eugenics Study of improvment of human race by applying laws of heredity. it is related with
future generations.

Evolution Deals with the study of origin of new from old.

Exbiology Deals with life or possibilities of life beyond the earth.

Floriculture Study of flower yeilding plants.

Forestry The science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related
natural resources

Genetics The science of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms

Geology The Study of science of the earth, its structure, and history

Gerontology study of growing old.

Gynaecology Study of female reproductive organs.

Haematology Study of blood.

Hepatology Study of liver.

Horticulture Study of garden cultivation.

Iconography Teachings by pictures and models.

Immunology Science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms against infection.

Jurisprudence Science of law.

Kalology Study of human beauty.

Lexicography Compiling of dictionary.

Marine Biology The study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems

Mathematics A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

Medicine The science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating
disease

Meteorology Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting

Microbiology The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and simple eukaryotes

Mineralogy The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical)
properties of minerals

Molecular Biology The study of biology at a molecular level

Mycology Study of fungi.

Myology Study of muscles.

Nephrology Study of kidneys.

Neurology The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its disorders

Nuclear Physics The branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom

Numismatics Study of coins and medals.

Obstetrics Branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy.

Oceanography Study of the earth’s oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and
physical processes

Omithology Study of birds.

Oneirology Study of dreams.

Ophthalmology Study of eyes .

Organic Chemistry The branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures, synthesis, and
reactions of carbon-containing compounds

Ornithology The study of birds

Osteology Study of bones.

Paleontology The study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods

Pathology Study of disease causing organisms.

Pedology Stydy of soils.

Petrology The geological and chemical study of rocks

Philately Stamp collecting.

Philology Study of languages.

Phonetics Concerning the sounds of a language.

Phycology Study of algae.

Physics The study of the behavior and properties of matter

Physiography Natural phenomenon.

Physiology The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living
organisms

Pisciculture Study of fish.

Pomology Study of fruits.

Psychology Study of the mind and behaviour

Radiology The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant energy, including
x-rays and radioisotopes

Seismology The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the earth

Sericulture Silk industry(culture of silk moth and pupa).

Serpentology Study of snakes.

Taxonomy The science of classification of animals and plants

Telepathy Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of emotions,
thoughts and feelings.

Thermodynamics The physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of processes

Toxicology The study of poisons and the effects of posisoning

Virology Study of virus.

Zoology The study of animals