Scientific Fields of Study
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Study of Different Field /Type of Studies are:-
Study Name | Field Name |
Agriology | Study of customs of primitive man |
Agrostology/ Graminology | Study of Grasses. |
Algology/Phycology | Study of algae. |
Anatomy | Study of the structure of animals and plants |
Anemology | Study of Wind |
Angiology | Branch deals with the blood vessels and the lymphatic system |
Anthology | Study of flowers. |
Antropology | Study of human societies, cultures and their development |
Apiology | Study of Bees |
Archaeology | Study of Past Culture of Humans |
Arthrology | Study of joints |
Astrology | Study of Stars (for making predictions) Astronomy Study of celestial bodies |
Bacteriology | Study of bacteria. |
Biochemistry | Study of chemical reactions. |
Biogeography | Study of the living organisms’s geographic distributions. |
Biology | Study of Life |
Biophysics | Study of physical aspects of living systems |
Biotechnology | Technology based on biological processes of organism. |
Bryology | Study of bryophytes (Mosses, liverworts, hornworts). |
Cardiology | Study of heart and its functioning |
Cartology | Study of Maps |
Cetology | Study of Whales |
Climatolgy | Study of Climate |
Conchology | Study of Shells |
Cosmetology | Study of Cosmetics |
Craniology | Study of skulls. |
Criminology | Study of Crime and Criminals Cryptology |
Cytology | Study of cells. |
Demology | Study of Human Behaviour |
Dendrology | Branch of botany dealing with trees and shrubs. |
Ecology | Study of organisms and their environment. |
Eidonomy | Study of the organism’s external appearance. |
Embryology | Study of Embryos |
Embryology | Study of the development of embryos and fetuses. |
Entomology | Study of Insects |
Eschatology | Study of Death, Judgement, Afterlife |
Esthesiology Scientific | Study of sensation. |
Ethnobiology | Study of Life Pertaining to certain People |
Ethnology | Study of Cultural Heritage |
Ethology | Study of Animal Behavior |
Etiology | Study of Causes and Reasons |
Etymology | Study of Words and their Origins |
Exobiology | Study of life in space. |
Floriculture | Study of flower farming |
Gemmology | Study of Gems and Jewels |
Geology | Study of Earth |
Gerontology | Study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging. |
Graphology | Study of Handwriting |
Haematology | Study of Blood Herpetology Study of Reptiles |
Helminthology | Study of parasitic worms. |
Hematology | Study related to Blood. |
Hepatology | Study of Liver. |
Herpetology | Study of Amphibians and Reptiles. |
Hippology | Study of Horses |
Histology | Study of the tissues of organisms |
Horticulture | Study of cultivating fruits, Vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. |
Hydrology | Study of Water |
Ichthyology | Study of Fish |
Ideology | Study of Ideas |
Immunology | Study of the immune system. |
Karyology | Study of the structure and function of cell nuclei. |
Katology | Study of Human Beauty. |
Lichenology | Study of the liches. |
Limnology | Study of inland waters. |
Lipidology | Study of lipids. |
Malacology | Study of the mollusks like snails, clams, octopi etc. |
Mammalogy | Study of Mammals |
Mastology | Study of Breasts. |
Meteorology | Study of Climate and Weather |
Microbiology | Study of Microscopic Life |
Microbiology | Study of microorganisms like bacteria, Viruses, fungi and protozoa. |
Morphology | Study of Structure of Organisms |
Museology | Study of Museums |
Musicology | Study of Music |
Mycology | Study of Fungi |
Myology | Study of Muscular System. |
Myrmecology | Study of Ants |
Neonatology | Study of new born up to the age of 2 months |
Nephology | Study of Clouds |
Nephrology | Study of Kidneys |
Neuroanatomy | Study of Brain |
Neurology | Study of the Nervous System. |
Nosology | Study of Diseases |
Odontology | Study of the Teeth. |
Oenology | Study of Wines |
Olericulture | Study of cultivation of vegetables. |
Oncology | Study of Tumors. |
Ontogeny | Study of the origin and development of an individual organism. |
Oology | Study of Eggs |
Ophiology | Study of Snakes |
Ophlology | Study of snakes. |
Ophthalmology | Study of Eyes |
Optics | Study of Light |
Organology | Study of the organs of animals and plants. |
Ornithology | Study of Birds |
Osteology | Study of the skeleton System. |
Otology | Study of Ears |
Palaeoanthropology | Study of Ancient Human |
Palaeontology | Study of Ancient Life, studied through Fossils |
Paleobiology | Study of Ancient Life |
Paleobotay | Branch of botany dealing with fossil plants. |
Paleontology | Study of the Fossils. |
Paleozoology | Study of Ancient Animals |
Palynology | Study of pollen grains |
Parasitology | Study of Parasites. |
Pathology | Study of Disease |
Pedology | Study of Soils |
Petrology | Study of Rocks |
Phantomology | Study of Supernatural Beings |
Pharmacology | Study of Drugs |
Pharyngology | Study of Pharynx (Part of Throat) |
Phenology | Study of Periodic Biological Phenomena |
Phenomenology | Study of Phenomenon’s |
Philately | study of Postage stamps |
Philology | Study of Ancient texts and Historical Languages |
Phonology | Study of Speech Sounds |
Phraseology | Study of Use of Words and Phrases |
Phycology | Study of algae. |
Phylogeny | Study of evolutionary history of a taxonomic group of organisms. |
Physical Anthropology | Study of Human Characteristics |
Physiology | Study of Characteristics of Organisms |
Physmlogy | Study of normal mechanisms and their interactions which works within the aliving system. |
Phytology | Study of Plants (usually called Botany) |
Phytosociology | Study of Relationships and characteristics of Plants |
Polemology | Study of War |
Pomology | Study of Fruit |
Pomology | Study of cultivates fruits. |
Psychiatry | Treatment of mental disease. |
Psychology | Study of Mind and Behaviour |
Pyrology | Study of Fire |
Rhinology | Study of the Nose and olfactory organs |
Sarcology | Branch of the soft or fleshy body parts. |
Saurology | Study of Lizards |
Seismology | Study of Earthquakes |
Selenology | Study of the Moon |
Serology | Study of immunological properties and actions of serum. |
Sigillography | Study of seals |
Sociology | Study of Society |
Somatology | Study of Human Characteristics |
Speleology | Study of Caves |
Splanchnology | Study of internal organs |
Storiology | Study of Stories and Legends |
Termitology | Study of Termites |
Syndesmology | Study of Ligament |
Taxonomy | The branch deals with naming, describing and classifying organisms. |
Theology | Study of Religion |
Thermology | Study of Heat |
Topology | Study of Characteristics and History of a Place |
Toxicology | Study of adverse effects in the living organisms. |
Traumatology | Study of Wounds |
Tricology | Study of Hairs |
Trophology | Study of Nutrition |
Tropical Biology | Study of Tropical Life |
Urology | Study of urine and its diseases. |
Vexillology | Study of Flags |
Virology | Study of Viruses |
Vulcanology | Study of Volcanoes |
Zoogeography | Branch of zoology that deals with the geographical distribution of animals. |
Zoology | Study of Animals |
Zoonosology | study of handicapped animals |
Zymology | Study of the fermentation process. |
Zythology | Study of Beer |
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