Applied science is the use of scientific knowledge and the scientific method to attain practical goals. It encompasses a broad range of disciplines such as engineering, medicine, technology, agriculture, food science, and architecture. Applied science is often contrasted with basic science, which is focused on advancing scientific theories and laws that explain and predict natural or other phenomena. Applied science can also apply formal science, such as statistics and probability theory, as in epidemiology.

Applied science works as a system that branches into other fields of work that go more in-depth of the system. Applied research is a method of problem-solving and is practical in areas of science such as applied psychology. Applied psychology uses human behavior to gather information to be able to locate a main focus in an area that can contribute.

Here are some examples of applied sciences:

• Engineering: This field develops technology and applies scientific knowledge to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, and systems.

• Medicine: This field applies scientific knowledge to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and injuries.

• Agriculture: This field applies scientific knowledge to cultivate crops, raise animals, and improve food production.

• Meteorology: This field applies scientific knowledge to study weather patterns and make weather forecasts.

• Epidemiology: This field applies formal science, such as statistics and probability theory, to study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.

Applied science is deeply rooted in research, and while some areas may be focused on aviation and aerospace, the fundamentals can be applied to any other industry. Students from applied research disciplines often work for distinguished companies, such as The Boeing Company, NASA, NavSea, General Motors, Gulfstream, and Lockheed Martin.