PHYC30018 Quantum Physics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 70%: exam-heavy
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHYC30018 hard?
PHYC30018: About average. Makes it harder: Final exam 70%. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The core rules of quantum mechanics, from the Schrödinger equation and spin to atoms, solids and particles.
After it you can
- Solve problems involving spin
- Apply quantum theory to atoms and solids
- Use the Schrödinger equation on simple systems
What you need first
(PHYC20012 and PHYC20015) and ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033))
- PHYC20012 Quantum and Thermal Physics
- PHYC20015 Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
- MAST20026 Real Analysis
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
- PHYC20014 Theoretical Physics 2
- MAST20033 Real Analysis: Advanced
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Meteorologist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 70%
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Quick answers
- When is PHYC30018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking PHYC30018?
- Needs (PHYC20012 and PHYC20015) and ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20026 or MAST20030 or PHYC20014 or MAST20033)).
- Does PHYC30018 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 70% of the mark. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Presentations 15%, Final exam 70%.
- How many class hours a week does PHYC30018 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHYC30018 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, 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 PHYC30018?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example PHYC30022, PHYC30024.
- Can I rate PHYC30018?
- 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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