Branch

Study

Aerobiology

the study of airborne organic particles.

Agriculture

the study of producing crops from the land, with an emphasis on practical applications.

Anatomy

the study of form and function, in plants, animals, and other organisms, or specifically in humans.

Arachnology

the study of arachnids(Air-breathing arthropods).

Astrobiology

the study of evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe—also known as exobiology, exo-palaeontology and bio astronomy..

Biochemistry

the study of the chemical reactions required for life to exist and function, usually a focus on the cellular level.

Bioengineering

the study of biology through the means of engineering with an emphasis on applied knowledge and especially related to biotechnology.

Biogeography

the study of the distribution of species spatially and temporally.

Bioinformatics

the use of information technology for the study, collection, and storage of genomic and other biological data.

Biomathematics

the quantitative or mathematical study of biological processes, with an emphasis on modelling.

Biomechanics

often considered a branch of medicine, the study of the mechanics of living beings, with an emphasis on applied use through prosthetics or orthotics..

Biomedical research

the study of the human body in health and disease.

Biophysics

the study of biological processes through physics, by applying the theories and methods traditionally used in the physical sciences.

Biotechnology

a new and sometimes controversial branch of biology that studies the manipulation of living matter, including genetic modification and synthetic biology.

Botany

the study of plants.

Building biology

the study of the indoor living environment.

Cell biology

the study of the cell as a complete unit, and the molecular and chemical interactions that occur within a living cell.

Conservation biology

the study of the preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife

Cryobiology

the study of the effects of lower than normally preferred temperatures on living beings.

Developmental biology

the study of the processes through which an organism forms, from zygote to full structure.

Ecology

the study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the non-living elements of their environment.

Embryology

the study of the development of embryo (from fecundation to birth).

Entomology

the study of insects.

Environmental biology

the study of the natural world, as a whole or in a particular area, especially as affected by human activity

Epidemiology

a major component of public health research, studying factors affecting the health of populations.

Ethology

the study of animal behaviour.

Evolutionary biology

the study of the origin and descent of species over time.

Genetics

the study of genes and heredity.

Herpetology

the study of reptiles and amphibians.

Histology

the study of cells and tissues, a microscopic branch of anatomy.

Ichthyology

the study of fish..

Integrative biology

the study of whole organisms.

Limnology

the study of inland waters.

Marine biology

the study of ocean ecosystems, plants, animals, and other living beings.

Medicine

the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of healthcare practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.

Microbiology

the study of microscopic organisms (microorganisms) and their interactions with other living things.

Molecular biology

the study of biology and biological functions at the molecular level, some cross over with biochemistry.

Mycology

the study of fungi

Neurobiology

the study of the nervous system, including anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Oceanography

the study of the ocean, including ocean life, environment, geography, weather, and other aspects influencing the ocean.

Oncology

the study of cancerprocesses, including virus or mutation, Oncogenesis, angiogenesisand tissues re-mouldings..

Ornithology

study of birds

Palaeontology

the study of fossils and sometimes geographic evidence of prehistoric life.

Parasitology

the study of parasites and parasitism.

Pathology

the study of diseases, and the causes, processes, nature, and development of disease.

Pharmacology

the study and practical application of preparation, use, and effects of drugs and synthetic medicines.

Physiology

the study of the functioning of living organisms and the organs and parts of living organisms.

Phytopathology

the study of plant diseases (also called Plant Pathology).

Population biology

the study of groups of conspecific organisms, including.

Population ecology

the study of how population dynamics and extinction.

Population genetics

the study of changes in gene frequencies in populations of organisms.

Psycho biology

the study of the biological bases of psychology.

Socio biology

the study of the biological bases of sociology.

Structural biology

a branch of molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysicsconcerned with the molecular structure of biological macromolecules.

Virology

the study of viruses and some other virus-like agents.

Zoology

the study of animals, including classification, physiology, development, and behaviour..