Essential Corequisites for Studying Physics: Math Topics and Areas

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To study physics at the undergraduate level, essential mathematics subjects include single-variable and multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and probability/statistics. For graduate studies in physics, additional areas of focus should include complex analysis and group theory.
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Hello, could someone please tell me the sort of mathematics subjects/areas of study are typically needed to study physics.
 
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For an undergraduate physics degree, the most important things are calculus (both single-variable and multivariable) and differential equations. Some linear algebra and probability/statistics also help.

For graduate study, add complex analysis and group theory.
 
Oh ok, thanks a lot for the help.
 

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