PHS1001 Foundation physics (Monash University): rated 3.3/5 overall across 32 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
PHS1001 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Science in Physics. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 基础物理
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Physics
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
PHS1001 has 32 scored reviews: overall 3.3/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.0 stars); 30 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.3/5).
On Reddit: "Nah you'll be fine without Physics. It's just for circuit analysis which they introduce well. Plenty of good YouTube videos and other online resources if you need more."
On Reddit: "I did a unit called PHS1001 and I had to attend the so called "workshops". What did the class look like in this so called workshop: Many students in one class. The class is quite big with many tables and with many chairs. There were some whiteboards. The class is quite open, eve…"
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Q: Is PHS1001 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 32 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.3/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches PHS1001, and when is it offered?
A: PHS1001 is taught by the Faculty of Science. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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