PHYS2111 Quantum Physics (UNSW Sydney): rated 2.9/5 overall across 11 reviews collected on UNSW Wall.
PHYS2111 is a UNSW Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Science in School of Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UNSW students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 量子物理
Type: Undergraduate course
Credit points: 6
Subject area: School of Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Quantum mechanics addresses the interesting wave-like quantised physical phenomena that occur at microscopic scales. The subject was a major research focus of the ‘modern physics’ revolution of the 1900s and is shaping as a key technology driver of the early 2000s.
PHYS2111 has 11 scored reviews: overall 2.9/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 11 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "For PHYS2111 it's just new concepts that most people haven't seen before, as the saying goes if you think you understand quantum mechanics you don't. For PHYS2114 especially the content is just really packed in and fast paced which is what makes the course hard. There is usually…"
On Reddit: "It's fairly Maths heavy, so make sure you're ok with the underlying Maths needed if you plan on taking it. If you're just doing it because you're interested in having a qualitative understanding of Quantum Physics, then I'd recommend just listening to podcasts/videos or reading …"
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Q: Is PHYS2111 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 11 reviews: overall 2.9/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHYS2111, and when is it offered?
A: PHYS2111 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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