PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 60%: exam-heavy
- About 5.5 class hours a week
Is PHYC10002 hard?
PHYC10002: About average. Makes it easier: First-year subject. Makes it harder: Final exam 60%, 1 other hurdle task, 5.5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Calculus-based physics for strong students: fluids, electricity and magnetism, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics.
After it you can
- Solve physics problems using calculus
- Predict what happens in a physical situation
- Take measurements in the lab and interpret them
What you need first
(a VCE Physics study score of 35 or more (or equivalent) or PHYC10001 or PHYC10009) and (a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 35 or more (or equivalent) or (MAST10006 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10022 or MAST10018 or MAST10019))
- PHYC10001 Physics 1: Advanced
- PHYC10009 Foundations of Physics
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10007 Linear Algebra
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
What it leads to
- ELEN20006 Digital Systems
- ELEN30011 Electrical Device Modelling
- PHYC10001 Physics 1: Advanced
- PHYC20012 Quantum and Thermal Physics
- PHYC20013 Laboratory and Computational Physics 2
- PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2
- PHYC20015 Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
Can’t be taken together with
- PHYC10006 Physics 2: Life Sciences & Environment
- PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology
- PHYC10007 Physics for Biomedicine
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%
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Quick answers
- When is PHYC10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PHYC10002?
- Needs (a VCE Physics study score of 35 or more (or equivalent) or PHYC10001 or PHYC10009) and (a VCE Specialist Mathematics study score of 35 or more (or equivalent) or (MAST10006 or MAST10007 or MAST10008 or MAST10009 or MAST10021 or MAST10022 or MAST10018 or MAST10019)).
- Does PHYC10002 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 60% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 40%, Final exam 60%.
- How many class hours a week does PHYC10002 have?
- 5.5 h a week in class
- Can I take PHYC10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after PHYC10002?
- 7 subjects need it first, for example ELEN20006, ELEN30011, PHYC10001, PHYC20012.
- Can I rate PHYC10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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