Physical Science

Physics- study of matter and energy and the interactions between them
Chemistry – science that deals with the composition, properties, reaction, and the structure of matter.
Astronomy – It is the scientific study of celestial bodies.
Cosmology – It deals with the nature of universe. its origin and overall structure

Earth Science
Geography- study of earth as well as its features phenomena and inhabitants
Geology – study of origin, history, evolution and structure of the earth’s crust
Oceanography – study of ocean
Paleontology – the science of the forms of life that existed in prehistoric or geologic periods
Meteorology – science that deals with atmosphere and its phenomena , such as weather and climate.
Climatology- it involves the study of climatic data, analysis of climate change
Mineralogy- study of chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals
Hydrology – it deals with distribution , chemistry and circulation of water on earth
Seismology – It is the scientific investigation of earhquakes.

The Life Science (Biology)

Botany – study of plants
Zoology – the science that covers animals and animal life
 Serpentology – study of snakes
Ichthyology – Study of fish
Ornithology – Study of birds
Genetics – It is a branch of biology that focuses on the heredity and variation of organisms as well as
the patterns of inheritance of specific traits
Medicine – it is the science maintaining and/or restoring human health through the study diagnosis and
treatment with non-surgical techniques.
Cardiology – it deals with study of diagnosis , and treatment of various disorder of heart and major
blood vessels
Dermatology- It is a branch of science that deals with skin disorder
Dentistry- study of teeth
Hepatology – disorder of liver
Pharmacology – study of drugs/medications and their nature
Radiology – it is medical discipline that focuses on using radiation
Craniology- study of skulls
Anatomy- it is a branch of biology related to the study of structure and organizations of living things
Neurology – study of nervous system
Myology – study of structure and function of muscles
Paleontology- it is a branch of biology that deals with the study of prehistoric life , based mainly in
fossils of animals and plants
Taxonomy- it is the science of classifying all the living things by arranging them in groups according to
their relationship to each other
Cytology – study of cells
Microbiology – branch of biology with the study of structure and function of microorganism including
bacteria , molds ,