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Fields of study is nothing but research or indepth study of a specific subject for a particular purpose. In the studies of different fields, the branches of biology occupy an important position as each part of the human body has its own specilization. In many competitive examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banks, etc., we can find few questions about different fields of study. So, it is very important for the government job aspirants to know about the names of different specilizations so that they can succeed in the competitive exams.
The following list shows the branches of biology and the corresponding fields of study:
| Field of Study | Branch of Biology |
|---|---|
| Study of Algae | Algology/Phycology |
| Study of internal structure and organization of living organisms | Anatomy |
| Study of male reproductive system | Andrology |
| Study of the circulatory system and lymphatic system | Angiology |
| Study of Flowers | Anthology |
| Study of Bees | Apiology |
| Study of arachnids like spiders, scorpions, etc. | Arachnology |
| Study of Joints | Arthrology |
| Study of Bacteria | Bacteriology |
| Study of chemical processes that occur in living organisms | Biochemistry |
| Study of geographic distribution of living organisms | Biogeography |
| Study of living organisms | Biology |
| Study and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral characteristics of human beings | Biometrics |
| Application of principles and methods of physics to study biological systems | Biophysics |
| Technology that utilizes biological systems to improve quality of life of human beings | Biotechnology |
| Study of Bryophytes | Bryology |
| Study of the heart and its functioning | Cardiology |
| Study of seeds and fruits | Carpology |
| Study of cetaceans like Whales, Dolphins, etc. | Cetology |
| Study of cartilage | Chondrology |
| Study of mollusc shells | Conchology |
| Study of skulls | Craniology |
| Study of organisms and their preservation at temperatures below normal | Cryobiology |
| Study of cells | Cytology |
| Study of tree rings | Dendrochronology |
| Study of trees, shrubs and other woody plants | Dendrology |
| Study of skin | Dermatology |
| Study of interrelationship between living organisms and their environment | Ecology |
| Study of the external appearance of organisms | Eidonomy |
| Study of the development of embryos | Embryology |
| Study of insects | Entomology |
| Study of animal behavior | Ethology |
| Study of the causes of diseases | Etiology |
| Study of science that deals with improving the genetic composition of human race | Eugenics |
| Treatment of birth defects through genetic engineering | Euphenics |
| Study of science that deals with improvement of human well-being and living conditions | Euthenics |
| Study of origin of life and how species change over time | Evolution |
| Study of life beyond Earth | Exobiology/Astrobiology/Space Biology |
| Study of digestive system and its disorders | Gastroenterology |
| Study of genes and inheritance | Genetics |
| Study of processes and problems of aging | Gerontology |
| Study of the female reproductive system | Gynecology |
| Study of Blood | Haematology |
| Study of parasitic worms | Helminthology |
| Study of Liver | Hepatology |
| Study of Amphibians and Reptiles | Herpetology |
| Study of horses | Hippology |
| Study of tissues of organisms | Histology |
| Study of growing plants without soil and using nutrient-rich water | Hydroponics |
| Study of Fish | Ichthyology |
| Study of the immune system | Immunology |
| Study of nucleus | Karyology |
| Study of lichens | Lichenology |
| Study of Molluscs | Malacology |
| Study of Mammals | Mammalogy |
| Study of microorganisms like viruses, bacteria, etc. | Microbiology |
| Study of both external and internal structure of organisms | Morphology |
| Study of Fungi | Mycology |
| Study of muscular system | Myology |
| Study of ants | Myrmecology |
| Study of the newborn | Neonatology |
| Study of Kidneys | Nephrology |
| Study of Nervous system | Neurology |
| Study of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period | Obstetrics |
| Study of Teeth | Odontology |
| Study of cancer and tumors | Oncology |
| Study of Eggs | Oology |
| Study of Snakes | Ophiology/Serpentology |
| Study of Eyes | Ophthalmology |
| Study of Birds | Ornithology |
| Study of musculoskeletal system | Orthopedics |
| Study of Bones | Osteology |
| Study of Ears | Otology |
| Study of Fossils | Palaeontology |
| Study of Plant fossils | Paleobotany |
| Study of ancient animals and their fossil remains | Paleozoology |
| Study of plant pollen and spores | Palynology |
| Study of parasites | Parasitology |
| Study of diseases | Pathology |
| Study of biological effects of light | Photobiology |
| Study of evolutionary history of organisms | Phylogeny |
| Study of functioning of living organisms | Physiology |
| Study of Plants | Phytology/Botany |
| Study of fruits | Pomology |
| Study of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders | Psychiatry |
| Study of the human mind and behavior | Psychology |
| Study of the effects of radiation on living organisms | Radiology |
| Study of Nose | Rhinology |
| Study of soft parts of the body | Sarcology |
| Study of Lizards | Saurology |
| Study of ultrasound imaging | Sonography |
| Study of serum and other body fluids | Serology |
| Study of human physical characteristics | Somatology |
| Study of internal organs of the body | Splanchnology |
| Study of ligaments and joint articulation | Syndesmology |
| Study of naming, describing and classifying all living organisms | Taxonomy |
| Study of the effects of biological, chemical and physical agents on living organisms | Toxicology |
| Study of injuries and wounds caused by violence or accidents to a person | Traumatology |
| Study of the hair and scalp | Trichology |
| Study of Nutrition | Trophology |
| Study of diseases and conditions of the urinary tract and the reproductive system | Urology |
| Study of Viruses | Virology |
| Study of animals | Zoology |
| Study of animal diseases | Zoonosology |
| Study of plant-like animals | Zoophytology |
The following list shows the study of different fields other than branches of biology:
| Field of Study | Branch Name |
|---|---|
| Study of sound and sound waves | Acoustics |
| Study of soils and their relationship to crop production | Agrology |
| Study of Grasses | Agrostology/Graminology |
| Study of Winds | Anemology |
| Study of origin and development of human cultures and societies | Anthropology |
| Study of the human history using material remains | Archaeology |
| Study of the positions of celestial objects to predict human behavior | Astrology |
| Study of the universe beyond Earth | Astronomy |
| Study of maps | Cartology |
| Study of climate | Climatolgy |
| Study of origin, evolution and overall structure of the universe | Cosmology |
| Study of crime, criminals and criminal justice system | Criminology |
| Study of secret writing by hiding or coding the information | Cryptography |
| Study of population | Demography |
| Study of end things like end of an individual life, end of the age, end of the world, etc. | Eschatology |
| Study and comparison of different people and human cultures | Ethnology |
| Study of the origin and history of words | Etymology |
| Study of gemstones | Gemology |
| Study of the Earth | Geology |
| Study of handwriting of a person | Graphology |
| Study of the sun | Heliology |
| Study of Water | Hydrology |
| Study of human beauty | Kalology |
| Study of inland waters | Limnology |
| Study of the atmosphere and its effects on weather and climate | Meteorology |
| Study of clouds and cloud formation | Nephology |
| Study of coins | Numismatics |
| Study of wine and winemaking | Oenology |
| Study of dreams | Oneirology |
| Study of Light | Optics |
| Study of teaching methods | Pedagogy |
| Study of Soils | Pedology |
| Study of Rocks | Petrology |
| Study of the effects of drugs and chemicals on living organisms | Pharmacology |
| Study of postage stamps and postal history | Philately |
| Study of the history of language | Philology |
| Study of the sound patterns within languages | Phonology |
| Study of war and armed conflicts | Polemology |
| Study of fire or heat | Pyrology |
| Study of earthquakes and seismic waves | Seismology |
| Study of the Moon | Selenology |
| Study of seals used on documents | Sigillography |
| Study of Society | Sociology |
| Study of Caves | Speleology |
| Communication of thoughts from one mind to another without using any human sensory channels | Telepathy |
| Study of Religion | Theology |
| Study of flags | Vexillology |
| Study of volcanoes | Volcanology |
| Study of fermentation process | Zymology/Zymurgy |
| Study of beer and beer-brewing | Zythology |
The following list shows the types of cultures that are generally used in agriculture:
| Field of Study | Culture Name |
|---|---|
| Science of rearing bees and beehives | Apiculture |
| Cultivation of aquatic animals, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants | Aquaculture |
| Cultivation and management of flowers | Floriculture |
| Cultivation of garden crops, especially fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants | Horticulture |
| Study dealing with the cultivation, processing, storage and marketing of vegetables | Olericulture |
| Cultivation of fishes | Pisciculture |
| Cultivation of silkworms to produce silk | Sericulture |
| Cultivation and harvesting of grapes | Viticulture |