Bachelor’s Degree in Physics Online Quantum Leap into Success

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100% online, 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

If you enjoy analyzing situations, figuring out how machines work, or experimenting with new ideas, then a career in physics may be the right fit for you. Conferring Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics could help you on your journey toward your professional goals.

Physics is a versatile science that places a heavy emphasis on logic, reason, and problem-solving. While these skills can be applied to a variety of fields, our physics degree can help you prepare for roles such as mechanical engineer, particle accelerator operator, data analyst, physicist, and more.


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  • Private Nonprofit University
  • 600+ Online Degrees
  • No Standardized Testing for Admission
  • Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
  • Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree

Choosing where to pursue your degree is an important decision, and it’s worth finding a program that can help you work toward your professional goals while aligning with your Christian faith. Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), offering an added level of academic credibility. The Bachelor of Science in Physics is offered 100% online, allowing you to complete your coursework without relocating.

Courses in the program are taught by professors with real-world experience in areas such as analytics, engineering, and laboratory science, helping connect theory to practical application. The curriculum is presented from a Christian perspective, allowing you to explore how biblical principles are thoughtfully integrated into scientific work. The online format is also designed to provide flexibility, making it easier to balance your studies with family, work, and other responsibilities.


Your physics degree can help you develop knowledge in mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, and more. You can learn principles that can be used in a career as a physicist or another related position. Plus, you will complete a capstone course that allows you to take all that you have learned and turn it into a research project that synthesizes your knowledge.

Three of our physics courses contain laboratory components. The labs are designed to be comparable to those in a residential setting, with the aim being to help you solidify the textbook concepts through firsthand experience. The labs leverage our university MATLAB site license, which allows for real-time data acquisition from an electronic sensor that is shipped to you in a lab kit – whether it be to measure motion, magnetic fields, light intensity, etc.

You’ll then analyze the data in MATLAB, which gives you valuable experience using industry-grade software. After successfully completing the lab courses, you can prepare to handle electronics, microcontrollers, and sensors as well as perform data analysis with MATLAB – all skills that can strengthen your skill set as an aspiring physicist, engineer, or other technical professional.

Upon graduation, you can have gained experience exploring physical phenomena by systematically designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results. You can expect to develop an understanding of fundamental physics principles, including key concepts in mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics, while also learning how to apply mathematical techniques to solve complex problems. The program also invites you to examine how the cosmos and the laws of physics can be understood in light of a Creator and a biblical worldview.

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time $390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time $455/Credit
Military Undergraduate $250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.


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Military

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

  • Active Duty
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/Retirees
  • Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
  • Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
  • Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.