PHYS1903 Physics 1A (Special Studies Program) (University of Sydney): rated 3.4/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS1903 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1A（特殊研究项目）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
The unit is intended for high achieving students who have a strong background in Physics and an interest in studying more advanced topics. It shares lecture and tutorial classes with PHYS1901, with modules on the topics of mechanics, thermal physics oscillations and wave and chaos.
PHYS1903 has 9 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 9 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "I’m a first year student studying PHYS1903 (Physics Special Studies) and doing SCDL1991 (Science Dalyell Showcase). So far the teaching quality in PHYS1903 is quite nice. I’ve had half a semester with Prof. Bedding and his lectures are very similar to those by Prof Walter Lewin …"
On Reddit: "Trust me, do physics 1a, I did physical modelling at UTS, and also did PHYS1903 here at USYD, and the USYD course is so much better, it’s not even a contest. I started as an engineering major at UTS, then changed to physics and maths here at USYD, the physical modelling course i…"
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Q: Is PHYS1903 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 9 reviews: overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS1903, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS1903 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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