Various Sciences

Various Sciences

1. Acoustics — The study of sound and sound waves

2. Aerodynamics — The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air (for example, aircraft, missiles, etc.)

3. Aeronautics — Concerned with all activities of aerial locomotion (art of flying)

4. Agronomy — The science of soil management and the production of field crops

5. Agrostology — The study of grasses

6. Anatomy — The science of the structure of the animal/ human body learnt by dissection.

7. Anesthesiology — A branch of medicine concerned with administration of anesthetics and the condition of the patient while under anesthesia

8. Anthropology — The study of the origin and physical and cultural development of mankind

9. Archaeology — A scientific study of the material remains of the past as evidence of man’s life, culture and history

10. Astronautics — A science dealing with space travel and space vehicles

11. Astrophysics — A branch of astronomy dealing with the physical nature of heavenly bodies

12. Astronomy — The science of heavenly bodies (planets)

13. Astrogeology — The study of structures and formation of rocks and minerals on other planets

14. Bacteriology — A branch of microbiology dealing with bacteria

15. Biology — The science of living organisms; subdivided into Botany and Zoology

16. Biophysics — The physics of the vital processes of living organisms

17. Botany — The science of the plant kingdom

18. Bryology — The study of mosses

19. Cardiology — A branch of medicine dealing with heart

20. Carpology — The study of fruits and seeds

21. Ceramics — The art of making objects from clay

22. Cetology — The study of acquatic mammals, especially whales

23. Chemistry — The study of elements, their behaviour and laws of their combination, etc.

24. Chorology — The study of geographical areas; plants and animal distribution

25. Cosmetology — The study of cosmetics and their use

26. Cosmology — The study of the universe—its origin, nature, structure and evolution

27. Cosmography —  The science that maps the general features of the cosmos or universe

28. Craniology — The study of skulls (not to be confused with phrenology which is not a science)

29. Cryogenics — Concerned with the production, control and application of extremely low temperatures

30. Cytology — A branch of biology dealing with structure and function of cells

31. Cytopathology — The study of diseased cells

32. Dactylology — The study of fingerprints

33. Dermatology — A branch of medicine dealing with skin

34. Dietetics — The science of diet and nutrition

35. Ecology — The study of relationship between organisms and their environment

36. Entomology — Deals with study of insects

37. Endocrinology — The study of the body’s hormone secreting glands (endocrine glands)

38. Epidemiology: An area of microbiology that is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human population. Epidemiology covers endemic as well as epidemic occurrence of disease.

39. Etymology — A study of the origin and history of words

40. Genetics — A branch of biology dealing with heredity and the laws that govern it

41. Geology — A study of the chemical composition of the earth’s crust

42. Gerontology — A branch of medicine studying the ageing process, problems and diseases

43. Gynecology — A branch of medicine dealing with female diseases of the reproductive system

44. Hematology — A branch of medicine studying blood and its disorders

45. Hepatology — A branch of medicine dealing with the liver

46. Histology — The study of tissues

47. Horticulture — A branch of agricultural science dealing with flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc. Pomology, a branch of horticulture, deals with fruit plants throughout their life cycle, not just the fruit the plants produce.

48. Hydrology — The science of water with reference to its occurrence and properties in the hydrosphere and atmosphere

49. Hygiene — A branch of medicine dealing with health and its preservation

50. Immunology — A branch of medicine dealing with the immune system of the body

51. Lithology — The study of the characteristics of rocks

52. Morphology — A biological study of external form and structure of living organisms and their parts

53. Mycology — Concerned with fungi and fungal diseases

54. Nephrology — A branch of medicine dealing with kidneys

55. Neuropathology — A branch of medicine dealing with changes produced by diseases in the nervous system

56. Obstetrics — A branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and child birth

57. Oncology — A branch of medicine dealing with tumours

58. Ophthalmology — A branch of medicine dealing with eyes and related diseases

59. Orology — The study of mountains

60. Ornithology — The science of birds

61. Orthopedics — A branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skeletal system (bones)

62. Osteology — A study of bones

63. Pediatrics — A branch of medicine dealing with child diseases (infants)

64. Paleontology — The study of fossils and ancient life-forms

65. Parasitology — The science of parasites, especially those causing diseases

66. Pathology — A branch of medicine that deals with etiologies, mechanisms and manifestation of diseases

67. Pharmacology — A branch of medicine dealing with drugs, their chemistry, effects on body, etc.

68. Physiology — A study of the life processes of various organs of living organisms

69. Psychiatry — The study and treatment of mental and emotional disorders

70. Radiology — A branch of medical science dealing with the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment

71. Semiology — The science dealing with signs, sign language or system of signalling

72. Seismology — The study of earthquakes and related phenomena

73. Theology — The study of religions

74. Toxicology — A branch of pharmacology dealing with poisons and other toxic substances

75. Urology— The study of the physiology and pathology of the urogenital tract

76. Virology — The science that deals with viruses

77. Zoology— A branch of biology that deals with animal life

78. Zymology — A study that deals with the process of fermentation