PHYS3934 Quantum, Statistical and Comp Phys (Adv) (University of Sydney): rated 1.5/5 overall, difficulty 0.0/5 (higher is harder), would-recommend 0.0/5 across 4 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
PHYS3934 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: 量子、统计与计算物理（高级）
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics Academic Operations
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 3
Handbook year: 2026
Quantum statistical physics has revolutionized the world we live in - providing a profound understanding of the microscopic world and driving the technological revolution of the last few decades. In addition, modern physics increasingly relies on solving equations using computational techniques, for modelling anything from the big bang to quantum dot lasers.
PHYS3934 has 4 scored reviews: overall 1.5/5 · usefulness 0.0 · difficulty 0.0 · would-recommend 0.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 review by USYD students on USYD Wall (0.0/5 overall); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.0/5).
On Reddit: "I struggled with phys3934 and phys3936 last sem. If doing them together, I highly recommend to start looking at the textbook during the holiday, REALLY. Lowering the workload for that semester is also essential, as the above comment suggested."
On Reddit: "Yeah 3934 nearly killed me. Absolutely brutal of them to have the exam the day after 3936’s. I don’t know if I can bring myself to sign up for adv units ever again…"
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Q: Is PHYS3934 hard?
A: Students rate PHYS3934's difficulty 0.0/5 on average (higher is harder), which makes it on the easier side.
Q: Is PHYS3934 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 4 reviews: would-recommend 0.0/5, usefulness 0.0/5, overall 1.5/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS3934, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS3934 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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