20 Branches of Science

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Electronics

science and technology of electronic phenomena

Meteorology

study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting

Oceanography

study of the earth's oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and chemical and physical processes

Chemical Engineering

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

Biophysics

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

Organic Chemistry

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

Radiology

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

Nuclear Physics

the branch of physics concerned with the nucleus of the atom

Petrology

the geological and chemical study of rocks

Thermodynamics

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

Engineering

the practical application of science to commerce or industry

Medicine

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

Environmental Science

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

Biology

the science that studies living organisms

Botany

the scientific study of plant life

Marine Biology

the study of animal and plant life within saltwater ecosystems

Zoology

the study of animals

Bacteriology

the study of bacteria in relation to disease

Molecular Biology

the study of biology at a molecular level

Ornithology

the study of birds

Astronomy

the study of celestial objects in the universe

Climatology

the study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and causes

Seismology

the study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the Earth

Ecology

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

Anthropology

the study of human cultures both past and present

Entomology

the study of insects

Paleontology

the study of life-forms existing in former geological time periods

Physics

the study of the behavior and properties of matter

Physiology

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

Aerodynamics

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

Biochemistry

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

Astrophysics

the study of the physics of the universe

Anatomy

the study of the structure and organization of living things

Computer Science

the systematic study of computing systems and computation

Mathematics

a science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement

Neurology

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

Taxonomy

the science of classification of animals and plants

Genetics

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

Chemistry

the science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself

Forestry

the science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and related natural resources

Geology

the science of the Earth, its structure, and history

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

Archaeology

the study of the material remains of cultures


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