Science, Tech, Math › Science List of Sciences Ologies A Roster of Scientific Disciplines From A to Z Print MATJAZ SLANIC / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 14, 2019 An ology is a discipline of study, as indicated by having the -ology suffix. Here is a list of science ologies. Acarology to Autecology Acarology: The study of ticks and mitesActinobiology: The study of the effects of radiation upon living organismsActinology: The study of the effect of light on chemicalsAerobiology: A branch of biology that studies organic particles transported by the airAerology: The study of the atmosphereAetiology: The study of the causes of diseaseAgrobiology: the study of plant nutrition and growth related to soilAgrology: The branch of soil science dealing with the production of cropsAgrostology: The study of grassesAlgology: The study of algae; the study of painAllergology: The study of the causes and treatment of allergiesAndrology: The study of male healthAnesthesiology: The study of anesthesia and anestheticsAngiology: The study of the anatomy of blood and lymph vascular systemsAnthropology: The study of humansApiology: The study of beesArachnology: The study of spidersArchaeology: The study of past culturesArchaeozoology: The study of relationships between humans and animals over timeAreology: The study of MarsAstacology: The study of crawfishAstrobiology: The study of the origin of lifeAstrogeology: The study of the geology of celestial bodiesAudiology: The study of hearingAutecology: The study of the ecology of individual species Bacteriology to Dipterology Bacteriology: The study of bacteriaBioecology: The study of the interaction of life in the environmentBiology: The study of lifeBromatology: The study of foodCardiology: The study of the heartCariology: The study of cells; the study of dental cavitiesCetology: The study of cetaceans (e.g., whales, dolphins)Climatology: The study of the climateColeopterology: The study of beetlesConchology: The study of shells and of mollusksConiology: The study of dust in the atmosphere and its effects on living organismsCraniology: The study of the characteristics of the skullCriminology: The scientific study of crimeCryology: The study of very low temperatures and related phenomenaCynology: The study of dogsCytology: The study of cellsCytomorphology: The study of the structure of cellsCytopathology: The branch of pathology that studies diseases on the cellular levelDendrochronology: The study of the age of trees and the records in their ringsDendrology: The study of treesDermatology: The study of the skinDermatopathology: The field of dermatological anatomical pathologyDesmology: The study of ligamentsDiabetology: The study of diabetes mellitusDipterology: The study of flies Read More Zoology: The Science and Study of Animals By Laura Klappenbach Ecohydrology to Gynecology Ecohydrology: The study of interactions between organisms and the water cycleEcology: The study of the relationships between living organisms and their environmentEcophysiology: The study of the interrelationship between an organism's physical functioning and its environmentEdaphology: A branch of soil science that studies the influence of soil on lifeElectrophysiology: The study of the relationship between electric phenomena and bodily processesEmbryology: The study of embryosEndocrinology: The study of internal secretory glandsEntomology: The study of insectsEnzymology: The study of enzymesEpidemiology: The study of the origin and spread of diseasesEthology: The study of animal behaviorExobiology: The study of life in outer spaceExogeology: The study of the geology of celestial bodiesFelinology: The study of catsFetology (foetology): The study of the fetusFormicology: The study of antsGastrology (gastroenterology): The study of the stomach and intestinesGemology: The study of gemstonesGeobiology: The study of the biosphere and its relations to the lithosphere and atmosphereGeochronology: The study of the age of the EarthGeology: The study of the EarthGeomorphology: The study of present-day landformsGerontology: The study of old ageGlaciology: The study of glaciersGynecology: The study of medicine relating to women Hematology to Lymphology Hematology: The study of bloodHeliology: The study of the sunHelioseismology: The study of vibrations and oscillations in the sunHelminthology: The study of parasitic wormsHepatology: The study of the liverHerbology: The study of the therapeutic use of plantsHerpetology: The study of reptiles and amphibiansHeteroptology: The study of true bugsHippology: The study of horsesHistology: The study of living tissuesHistopathology: The study of the microscopic structure of diseased tissueHydrogeology: The study of underground waterHydrology: The study of waterIchnology: The study of fossil footprints, tracks, and burrowsIchthyology: The study of fishImmunology: The study of the immune systemKaryology: The study of karyotypes (a branch of cytology)Kinesiology: The study of movement in relation to human anatomyKymatology: The study of waves or wave motionsLaryngology: The study of the larynxLepidopterology: The study of butterflies and mothsLimnology: The study of freshwater environmentsLithology: The study of rocksLymphology: The study of the lymph system and glands Malacology to Otology Malacology: The study of mollusksMammalogy: The study of mammalsMeteorology: The study of weatherMethodology: The study of methodsMetrology: The study of measurementMicrobiology: The study of micro-organismsMicrology: The science of preparing and handling microscopic objectsMineralogy: The study of mineralsMycology: The study of fungiMyology: The study of musclesMyrmecology: The study of antsNanotechnology: The study of machines at the molecular levelNanotribology: The study of friction on the molecular and atomic scaleNematology: The study of nematodes (roundworms)Neonatology: The study of newborn infantsNephology: The study of cloudsNephrology: The study of the kidneysNeurology: The study of nervesNeuropathology: The study of neural diseasesNeurophysiology: The study of the functions of the nervous systemNosology: The study of disease classificationOceanology: The study of oceansOdonatology: The study of dragonflies and damselfliesOdontology: The study of the teethOncology: The study of cancerOology: The study of eggsOphthalmology: The study of the eyesOrnithology: The study of birdsOrology: The study of mountains and their mappingOrthopterology: The study of grasshoppers and cricketsOsteology: The study of bonesOtolaryngology: The study of the ear and throatOtology: The study of the ear Otorhinolaryngology to Pulmonology Otorhinolaryngology: The study of the ear, nose, and throatPaleoanthropology: The study of prehistoric people and human originsPaleobiology: The study of prehistoric lifePaleobotany: The study of prehistoric metaphytesPaleoclimatology: The study of prehistoric climatesPaleoecology: The study of prehistoric environments by analyzing fossils and rock strataPaleontology: The study of fossils of ancient lifePaleophytology: The study of ancient multicellular plantsPaleozoology: The study of prehistoric metazoansPalynology: The study of pollenParapsychology: The study of paranormal or psychic phenomena that defy conventional scientific explanationsParasitology: The study of parasitesPathology: The study of illnessPetrology: The study of rocks and conditions by which they formPharmacology: The study of drugsPhenology: The study of periodic biological phenomenaPhlebology: A branch of medicine that deals with the venous systemPhonology: The study of vocal soundsPhycology: The study of algaePhysiology: The study of the functions of living organismsPhytology: The study of plants; botanyPhytopathology: The study of plant diseasesPhytosociology: The study of the ecology of plant communitiesPlanetology: The study of planets and solar systemsPlanktology: The study of planktonPomology: The study of fruitsPosology: The study of drug dosagePrimatology: The study of primatesProctology: The study of the rectum, anus, colon, and pelvic floorPsychobiology: The study and psychology of organisms with regard to their functions and structuresPsychology: The study of mental processes in living creaturesPsychopathology: The study of mental illness or disordersPsychopharmacology: The study of psychotropic or psychiatric drugsPsychophysiology: The study of the physiological bases of psychological processesPulmonology: The study of diseases of the lungs and the respiratory tract Radiology to Typology Radiology: The study of rays, usually ionizing radiationReflexology: Originally the study of reflexes or of reflex responsesRheology: The study of flowRheumatology: The study of rheumatic diseasesRhinology: The study of the noseSarcology: A subsection of anatomy that studies the soft tissuesScatology: The study of fecesSedimentology: A branch of geology that studies sedimentsSeismology: The study of earthquakesSelenology: The study of the moonSerology: The study of blood serumSexology: The study of sexSitiology: The study of dietSociobiology: The study of the effect of evolution on ethologySociology: The study of societySomatology: The study of human characteristicsSomnology: The study of sleepSpeleology: The study or exploration of cavesStomatology: The study of the mouthSymptomatology: The study of symptomsSynecology: The study of ecological interrelationshipsTechnology: The study of the practical artsThermology: The study of heatTocology: The study of childbirthTopology: The mathematical study of closeness and connectednessToxicology: The study of poisonsTraumatology: The study of wounds and injuriesTribology: The study of friction and lubricationTrichology: The study of hair and scalpTypology: The study of classification Urology to Zymology Urology: The study of the urogenital tractVaccinology: The study of vaccinesVirology: The study of virusesVolcanology (vulcanology): The study of volcanoesXenobiology: The study of nonterrestrial lifeXylology: The study of woodZooarchaeology: The study of animal remains from archaeological sites to reconstruct relationships between people, animals, and their environmentZoology: The study of animalsZoopathology: The study 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