PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced (University of Melbourne): rated 2.7/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
PHYC10002 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 物理2：进阶
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This subject is designed for students with a strong interest and background in physics, and aims to provide a deep understanding of a broad range of physics principles and applications. Physics 2: Advanced uses a calculus-based approach and a strong mathematical background is required.
PHYC10002 has 5 scored reviews: overall 2.7/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 4 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.1/5).
On Reddit: "I accepted my fate long before the exam, never taking physics again 😇"
On Reddit: "I did both Physics 1 and 2 Advanced - and I would say that I would recommend it if and only if you wished to do any of the level 2 physics subjects, as it prepares you in a much more vigorous way compared to the normal physics stream. In terms of difficulty, Physics 2 Advanced i…"
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Q: Is PHYC10002 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 2.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYC10002, and when is it offered?
A: PHYC10002 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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