PHYS1002 Physics 1 (Fundamentals) (University of Sydney): rated 3.9/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS1002 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics Academic Operations. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 物理1（基础）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
Physics is the study of how matter behaves, at scales from the very small to the very large. Physics is one of the most fundamental of the sciences, underpinning our understanding of the world and the creation of new technologies.
PHYS1002 has 11 scored reviews: overall 3.9/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars); 7 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.6/5).
On Reddit: "I've done 5 weeks of PHYS1002 before I dropped the unit, the lectures have live demonstrations, I recalled they had some demo each lecture, they're quite interesting and fun, and the lecturer kinda like having interactive discussions with the class, I'm not sure about demo and d…"
On Reddit: "I'll mention it as no one else has. There should also be the option to complete PHYS1002 (unless your degree specifically mentions PHYS1001). PHYS1002 is made with people that didn't complete HSC Physics in-mind, so teaches some material that PHYS1001 has as assumed knowledge. T…"
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Q: Is PHYS1002 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 3.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS1002, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS1002 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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