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.
The study of human cultures both past and present. Study of apes
Anthropology
and man.
Apiculture Honey industries (Bee Keeping).
Araneology Study of spiders.
Archaeology The study of the material remains of cultures
The study of celestial objects in the universe. Study of heavenly
Astronomy
bodies.
Astrophysics The study of the physics of the universe
Bacteriology The study of bacteria in relation to disease
Batracology Study of frogs.
The study of the organic chemistry of compounds and processes
Biochemistry
occurring in organisms
Biology The science that studies living organisms
The application of theories and methods of the physical sciences to
Biophysics
questions of biology
Deals with the use of micro-organisms in commercial processes for
Biotechnology producing fine chemicals such as drugs; vaccines; hormones,etc. on
a large scale.
Botany The scientific study of plant life
Cardiology Study of heart.
The application of science, mathematics, and economics to the
Chemical
process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or
Engineering
valuable forms
Chemistry The science of matter and its interactions with energy and itself
The study of climates and investigations of its phenomena and
Climatology
causes
Computer Science The systematic study of computing systems and computation
Craniology Study of skulls.
Study concerning with the application and uses of very low
Cryogenics
temperature.
Cryptography Study of secret writing.
Cytology Study of cells.
Dermatology Study of skin.
The study of how organisms interact with each other and their
Ecology
environment
Electronics Science and technology of electronic phenomena
Engineering The practical application of science to commerce or industry
Entomology The study of insects
Environmental The science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and
Science 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.
The science of studying and managing forests and plantations, and
Forestry
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.
Science which deals with the study of resistance of organisms
Immunology
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
A science dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and
Mathematics
arrangement
The science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by
Medicine
treating disease
Study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and
Meteorology
forecasting
The study of microorganisms, including viruses, prokaryotes and
Microbiology
simple eukaryotes
The study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including
Mineralogy
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.
The branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system and its
Neurology
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.
Study of the earth’s oceans and their interlinked ecosystems and
Oceanography
chemical and physical processes
Omithology Study of birds.
Oneirology Study of dreams.
Ophthalmology Study of eyes .
The branch of chemistry dedicated to the study of the structures,
Organic Chemistry
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.
The study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of
Physiology
living organisms
Pisciculture Study of fish.
Pomology Study of fruits.
Psychology Study of the mind and behaviour
The branch of medicine dealing with the applications of radiant
Radiology
energy, including x-rays and radioisotopes
The study of earthquakes and the movement of waves through the
Seismology
earth
Sericulture Silk industry(culture of silk moth and pupa).
Serpentology Study of snakes.
Taxonomy The science of classification of animals and plants
Communication between two minds at a distance with the help of
Telepathy
emotions, thoughts and feelings.
The physics of energy, heat, work, entropy and the spontaneity of
Thermodynamics
processes
Toxicology The study of poisons and the effects of posisoning
Virology Study of virus.
Zoology The study of animals

Complete List of Branches of Biology

Here is the Complete List of Specific branches of Biology which are useful to understand the
various phenomena’s related to life and important for examinations perspective also like SSC,
UPSC, State Services, and NDA etc.

Branches of Biology Definition

Agrostology It is the scientific study of the grasses

Agrology Soil science dealing especially with production of the crop

Agronomy Science of soil management and production of the crop

Allometry Study of the relationship of body size to shape, anatomy, physiology and finally

Anthology Study of flowers

Anatomy It is a branch of biology which deals with the study of internal structure of an org
revealed by dissection.

Aphidology Study of Aphids (Plant Lice)

Archaeobiology Study of the biology of ancient times through archaeological materials.

Anthropology The science of man and mankind including his physical and mental constitution,
development and social conditions of present and past is called anthropology.

Agriology Study of customs of primitive man.

Arthrology Study of joints.

Aerobiology Study of flying organisms in relation with other flying objects

Biocybernetics Application of Cybernetics to Biological Sciences.

Bacteriology Study of bacteria.

Biophysics Study of physical aspects of living systems.

Biochemistry Study of chemicals constituting the body and chemical reactions.

Biotechnology Utilization of living organisms in Industrial Processes

Biogeography Study of the geographic distributions of living organisms.

Cell Biology Study of structure, functions, reproduction, and life cycle of cells.

Chronobiology Study of time-dependent phenomena in living organisms.

Ctetology Study of acquired characters of organisms.

Craniology Study of skulls

Cryobiology Study of the effects of low temperatures on living organisms.

Cytology Study of the detailed structure of cells.

Cardiology Study of heart and its functioning.

Dendrology Study of shrubs and trees.

Ecology Study of relationships between organism and environment.

Eidonomy Study of the external appearance of an organism.

Endocrinology Study of ductless glands and their hormones

Ethology Study of behavior of animals

Ethno biology Study of the way plants and animals are treated or used by different human cultu

Evolution Study of origin of life, variation and formation of new species.

Etiology Study of the causative agent of disease.

Entomology Study of the life history of insects.

Eugenics Study of science dealing with factors which improve successive generations of th

Euthenics Science deals with the improvement of future of humanity by changing environm

Euphenics Treatment of defective in heredity through genetic engineering.

Enzymology Study of enzymes

Embryology Study of development of embryo and its growth and repair.

Exobiology Study of the possibility of life in space.

Esthesiology Scientific study of sensation.

Floriculture Cultivation of flower yielding plants.

Forensic Biology Application of Biology to law enforcement.

Fermentation Process of incomplete oxidation that occur in microbes and other cells in absence
leading to the formation of ethyl alcohol.

Forestry Development and management of forest.

Food technology Scientific processing, preservation, storage and transportation of food.

Fishery Catching, breeding, rearing and marketing of fishes.

Forensic science Application of science for identification of various facts of civilian.

Genetics Study of heredity and variations.

Growth Permanent increase in weight, volume and size of an organism.

Genetic Engineering Manipulation of gene in order to improve the organism.

Gerontology Study of the social, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging.
Gynecology Study of the female reproductive organ.

Gastroenterology Study of alimentary canal or stomach, intestine and their disease.

Glycobiology Study of the structure, biosynthesis, and biology of saccharides (sugar chains or

Haematology Study of blood and disease caused by it.

Hepatology Study of Liver

Hygiene Science taking care of health

Helminthology Study of parasitic worms

Hydroponics Study of growing plant without soil in water which contain nutrient

Hypotonic In two solutions which have lower solute concentration is called hypotonic.

Herpatology Study of reptiles

Hydrobiology Science of life and life processes in water.

Immunology Study of natural or acquired resistance to specific diseases.

Ichthyology Study of fish and its culture

Karyology Study of the nucleus

Katology Study of Human Beauty

Kinesiology Study of muscle movements

Koniology Study of dust in relation to its effects on health.

Limnology Study of snails

Lipidology Study of lipids

Mastology Study of breasts

Morphology Study of form and structure

Myology Study of muscles

Mycology Study of fungi

Microbiology Study of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses

Molecular Biology Study of chemicals living at the molecular level

Metazoans All multicellular animals are called metazoans

Mammalogy Study of mammals

Malacology Study of molluscs and their shells.

Medicine Study of treating disease by drug.

Mammography Branch of science which deal test of breast cancer.

Mechanobiology Study of interface of Biology and Engineering.

Monoecious Plant which have both male and female flower.

Neonatalogy Study of new born up to the age of 2 months

Nephrology Study of Kidneys

Neurology Study of neurons and nerve rings.

Nutrients Chemical substance taken as food which are necessary for various function, grow
living.

Nosology Classification of diseases

Osteology Study of skeletal system

Osmosis Movement of water molecule across the semipermeable membrane from the regi
concentration to the region of lower communication.
Odontology Study of Teeth

Organology Study of different organs

Obstetrics Science related withthe care of pregnant women before, during and after childbir

Ontogeny Study of various life-cycles

Ornithology Study of birds

Ophthalmology Study of eyes

Ophiology Study of snakes

Olericulture Study of cultivation of vegetables

Orthopaedic Diagnosis and repair of disorder of the locomotery system

Oncology Study of tumors

Physiology Study of process and function associated with life

Pathology Study of diseases, effects, causable agents and transmission of pathogens.

Phylogeny Study of evolutionary relationship among different groups of organisms

Paleontology Study of fossils

Pigment A substance which absorb light of certain wavelength like chlorophyll found in g

Parasite Organism which depend on other living organism for their food and shelter.

Parasitology Study of parasites

Primatology Study of primates

Protozeology Study of protozoa

Physiotherapy Treatment of body defects through massage and exercise.

Psychiatry Treatment of mental disease

Pisciculture Rearing of fishes

Pedology Study of different types of soils

Phenomics Study of the physical and biochemical traits of organisms

Pediatrics Branch of medicine dealing with children

Phenology Study of periodic plant and animal life cycle events.

Pomology Study of Fruits

Phycology Study of Algae

Psychobiology Study of behavioural aspects of animals

Phytogeography Study of plant distribution on the earth

Pharmocology Scientific study of drugs

Photobiology Study of interaction of light and living organisms

Protistology Study of protists (Eukaryotic Microorganisms)

Phvtoplaniktons Microscopic organism which passively float on the surface of the water.

Psychology Study of human mind and behavior

Paleobotany Study of distribution and characteristics of fossils.

Radiology Study of effects of radiation on the living being

Rhinology Study of nose and olfactory organs

Sarcology Study of muscles

Scotobiology Study of Biological effects of darkness

Sonography Study of ultrasound imaging

Sociobiology Study of the biological bases of sociology

Syndesmology Study of bone joints and ligaments

Saurology Study of lizards

Serology Study of blood serum

Sphygmology Study of pulse and arterial pressure.

Silviculture Study of cultivation of timber yielding plants.

Sericulture Study of the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose.

Splanchnology Study of internal organs

Tectology Study of structural organization of the body

Trophology Study of nutrition science

Traumatology Study of wounds

Termitology Study of termites

Tricology Study of hairs

Toxicology Study of poisons and method of treatment

Taxonomy Study of classification, nomenclature and identification ofthe organism.

Teratology Study of abnormalities during embryogenesis

Therapeutics Treatment of disease

Telepathy Communication of thoughts or ideas from one mind to another without normal u
other word this is the process of mental contact.

Urology Study of urine and its diseases

Virology Study of viruses

Venereology Study and treatment of venereal diseases

Veterinary Science Science of health care and treatment of domestic animals.

Xylotomy Study of anatomy of wood/xylem

Zoology Study of animals

Zoogeny Origin and development of Animals

Zoogeography It is the study of the distribution of animals in different geographic regions

Zymology Study of the fermentation process

Zootechny Science of breeding and domesticating animals

Zoonosology It is the study of handicapped animals

Zoopathology Study of diseases of animals