As a key example of STEM learning, a physics degree from OBU will provide the opportunity to confront complex topics and sharpen your problem-solving abilities. With a strong emphasis and foundation on math, this degree combines the study of thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optic and wave motion and physical chemistry.
This degree can lead you to work as an engineer, analyst or researcher or to pursue an advanced degree in the medical field. Our world-class faculty teach you in a small class setting utilizing state-of-the-art equipment.
Benefits of OBU Physics Program
Outstanding Pre-Med Preparation
Our team of world-class professors will guide you throughout your undergraduate experience and help as you apply to medical school. They can personally write a letter of recommendation because they know you individually, and when you earn an interview at a graduate program, our science faculty arrange a mock interview. In the past three years, our graduates have experienced a 100% acceptance rate into medical school within one year after graduation.
Impact of Professors
While learning through lectures and laboratory settings, you will enjoy a small environment with 100% of your instruction taught by professors, not graduate students or teaching assistants. The faculty also serve as your academic and career advisors, which allows them to be more engaged with your personal and academic success. Their roles as science professors extend even greater as they provide one-on-one mentoring helping you to reach your fullest potential as an individual and as a student.
Incredible Education, Affordable Cost
At OBU, we believe finances shouldn’t stand in the way of your purpose. With generous scholarships and 100% of students receiving aid, your future is within reach.
To get an estimate of what your cost to attend OBU might be,please check out our Net Price Calculator. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how affordable an OBU education really is, especially considering the incredible academic quality, personal mentor relationships with faculty and staff, and strong Christian commitment you will experience at OBU. You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else!
Scholarships and Grants$60,000
minimum university scholarship per student
over four years
100%
of all OBU students receive financial aid$24,000
average annual financial award
based on 2022-23 IPEDS data
World-Class Faculty
OBU faculty are experts in their fields and will be with you every step of the way.
Senior Faculty
Professor of Physics
Assistant Professor of Physics