| Acoustics | : | The study of sound and sound waves |
| Aerodynamics | : | The study of forces acting upon bodies in motion in the air (e.g., aircraft, missiles, etc.) |
| Aeronautics | : | The study of all activities pertaining to aerial locomotion (art of flying) |
| Anatomy | : | The science of the structure of th e animal/human body learnt by dissection. |
| Anaesthesiology | : | A branch of medicine concerned with administration of anaesthetics and the condition of the patient while under anaesthesia. |
| Anthropology | : | The study of the origin and physical and cultural development of mankind. |
| Archaeology | : | A scientific study of the material remains of the past as evidence of man’s life, culture and history. |
| Astrophysics | : | A branch of astronomy dealing with the physical nature of heav enly bodies. |
| Astronomy | : | The science of heavenly bodies (planets) |
| Bacteriology | : | A branch of microbiology dealing with bacteria |
| Biology | : | The science of living organisms; subdivided into Botany and Zoology |
| Biophysics | : | The physics of the vital processes of living organisms |
| Botany | : | The science of the plant kingdom |
| Cardiology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with the heart |
| Ceramics | : | The art of making objects from clay |
| Chemistry | : | The study of elements, their behaviour and laws of their combination, etc. |
| Cosmetology | : | The study of cosmetics and their use |
| Cosmology | : | The study of the universe—its origin, nature, structure and evolution |
| Cytopathology | : | The study of diseased cells |
| Dermatology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with skin |
| Dietetics | : | The science of diet and nutrition |
| Entomology | : | Deals with study of insects |
| Endocrinology | : | The study of glands |
| Genetics | : | A branch of biology dealing with heredity and the laws that govern it |
| Geology | : | A study of the chemical composition of the earth’s crust |
| Gerontology | : | A branch medicine studying the ageing process, problems and diseases |
| Gynaecology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with female diseases of the reproduction system |
| Haematology | : | A branch of medicine studying blood and its disorders |
| Hepatology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with liver |
| Horticulture | : | A branch of agricultural science dealing with flowers, fruits, vegetables, etc. |
| Hydrology | : | The science of water with reference to its occurrence and properties in the hydrosphere and atmosphere |
| Hygiene | : | A branch of medicine dealing with health and its presevation |
| Immunology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with the immune system of the body |
| Neuropathology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with changes produced by diseases in the nervous system |
| Obstetrics | : | A branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and child birth |
| Oncology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with tumours |
| Ophthalmology | : | A branch of medicine dealing with eyes and related problems |
| Ornithology | : | The science of birds |
| Orthopaedics | : | A branch of medicine dealing with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skeletal system (bones) |
| Paediatrics | : | A branch of medicine dealing with child diseases (infants) |
| Pathology | : | A branch of medicine that deals with etiologies, mechanisms and manifestation of diseases |
| Physiology | : | A study of the life processes of various organs of living organisms |
| Psychiatry | : | The study and treatment of mental and emotional disorders |
| Radiology | : | A branch of medical science dealing with the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment |
| Zoology | : | A branch of biology that deals with animal life |
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