noun
mathematical and physical sciences
Academic term referring collectively to mathematics and physics, often used in university department names or research contexts.
彼は数物科学科で学んでいる。
He is studying in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
数物科学の分野は基礎研究として重要だ。
The field of mathematical and physical sciences is important as basic research.
Compound of 数 (mathematics), 物 (physics), and 科学 (science). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a modern academic term.