Branches of Science

Ornithology: the study of birds

Petrology: the geological and chemical study of rocks

Oncology: the branch of medicine which studies and treats cancer

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

Biophysics: the application of physical science theories to biology

Organic Chemistry: the study of compounds containing carbon

Psychology: the science of the mind and of mental illness

Marine Biology: the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems

Forestry: the science of studying and managing forests

Physics: the study of the forces and laws of the universe

Radiology: the branch of medicine dealing with radiant energy

Oceanography: the study of the earthʻs oceans, their ecosystems, and physical processes

Botany: the scientific study of plant life

Cynology: the scientific study of dogs

Geology: the science of the Earth and its structure

Computer Science: the systematic study of computing systems and computation

Molecular Biology: the study of biology at a molecular level

Mathematics: a science dealing with the logic of quantity, shape, and arrangement

Chemistry: the study of atoms, molecules, and elements

Bacteriology: the study of bacteria in relation to disease

Electronics: the science and technology of electronic phenomena

Physiology: the study of the mechanical functions of living organisms

Ichthyology: the study of fishes

Pediatrics: the branch of medicine which treats children and adolescents

Astronomy: the study of celestial objects in the universe

Anatomy: the study of the structure and organization of living things

Chemical Engineering: converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful forms

Human History: the study of past time periods

Environmental Science: the study of the environment and its interactions

Anthropology: the study of human cultures both past and present

Astrophysics: the study of the physics of the universe

Biology: the study of living organisms

Zoology: the study of animals

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

Microbiology: the study of viruses, prokaryotes, and simple eukaryotes

Mineralogy: the study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals

Entomology: the study of insects

Veterinary Medicine: the branch of medicine which studies and treats animals

Seismology: the study of earthquakes 

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

Education: the science of learning

Climatology: the study of climates

Archaeology: the study of the material remains of cultures

Biochemistry: the study of organic chemistry and processes occurring in organisms

Nuclear Physics: the study of the nucleus of the atom

Thermodynamics: the physics of energy, heat, work, entropy, and spontaneity

Herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians

Engineering: the practical application of science to commerce or industry

Aerodynamics: the study of the motion of air on objects and the forces created by it

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