Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

Degree abbreviation

B.A. in Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering

Total program length

120 semester credit hours

Normal completion time

Four academic years

General education

36 credit hours

Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering core

63 credit hours

Professional application courses

15 credit hours

Capstone requirement

6 credit hours

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering provides a rigorous interdisciplinary education that bridges the gap between complex engineering principles and the compassionate demands of global human service. Students engage with foundational science, advanced mathematics, and human-centric design, exploring how technological innovation can act as a vehicle for stewardship and service. The curriculum emphasizes the technical proficiencies required for modern biomedical applications while grounding the student in the ethical considerations necessary to address the needs of underserved communities. By combining empirical research with a framework of servant leadership, the program cultivates graduates who view technical problem-solving as a mechanism for improving quality of life through the lens of moral responsibility. Graduates will be equipped to navigate the intersection of modern biotechnology and societal welfare, ensuring that their professional contributions align with institutional values of integrity and community engagement.

The Bachelor of Arts in Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering combines foundational general education with a comprehensive study in faith-based biomedical engineering theory, behavioral science, human development, ethics, research, crisis awareness, referral, program development, and community-based support.

Florida's current standard establishes a minimum of 120 semester credits for a bachelor's degree and at least 30 general-education credits for a Bachelor of Arts. This curriculum exceeds the general-education minimum.

Program Details

• Total Credits: 120
• Duration: 4 years
• Degree Level: Bachelor

General education | 36 credit hours

• Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering core | 63 credit hours
• Professional application courses | 15 credit hours

Capstone requirement | 6 credit hours

• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT101 | Calculus I | 4 | None
• BIO101 | Principles of Biology | 4 | None
• ENG101 | Academic Writing | 3 | None
• PHI101 | Foundations of Philosophical Inquiry | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT102 | Calculus II | 4 | MAT101
• PHY101 | General Physics I | 4 | MAT101
• HIS201 | Western Intellectual History | 3 | None
• COM101 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• MAT201 | Differential Equations | 4 | MAT102
• BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | BIO101
• BUS201 | Organizational Management | 3 | None
• SOC201 | Sociology of Community | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BME201 | Introduction to Biomedical Design | 3 | BIO201
• PHY201 | Electronics and Circuitry | 3 | PHY101
• RES201 | Research Methods | 3 | MAT102
• HUM201 | Ethics in Technology | 3 | THE101
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BME301 | Biomechanics | 3 | BME201
• BME302 | Biomedical Instrumentation | 3 | PHY201
• MGT301 | Project Management | 3 | BUS201
• ELECT1 | Technical Elective I | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BME303 | Medical Imaging Systems | 3 | BME302
• BME304 | Tissue Engineering Principles | 3 | BIO201
• EDU301 | Leadership Development | 3 | None
• ELECT2 | Technical Elective II | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• BME401 | Regulatory Standards in Design | 3 | BME301
• BME402 | Assistive Technology Application | 3 | BME301
• MIN401 | Community Outreach and Service | 3 | None
• ELECT3 | Technical Elective III | 3 | None
• Code | Title | Credits | Prerequisites
• CAP499 | Senior Capstone Project | 4 | BME401
• BME405 | Professional Ethics and Stewardship | 3 | HUM201
• SOC401 | Advanced Sociology of Global Health | 3 | SOC201
• ELECT4 | Technical Elective IV | 3 | None

Career Opportunities

• Biomedical Research Analyst
• Nonprofit Engineering Consultant
• Humanitarian Technology Coordinator
• Medical Equipment Specialist for NGOs
• Community Healthcare Logistics Planner
• Ethical Technology Policy Liaison
• Global Health Initiative Project Manager

Important Notices

• The program educates ethical professionals who demonstrate technical excellence, servant leadership, professional integrity, and a commitment to apply sound principles to advance faith-based organizations, strengthen communities, and contribute responsibly.
• HBIU is a lawfully operating nonpublic faith-based postsecondary institution that maintains its status under section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The University annually affirms its compliance with the requirements applicable to faith-based institutions in Florida through Commission for Independent Education.
• HBIU accreditation from QAHE (for quality assurance in pre-tertiary and higher education mechanisms). QAHE offers globally recognized accreditation and quality assurance for higher education, training providers, and professional institutions worldwide. Students should consider the nature and scope of this recognition in relation to their individual certification and professional goals.
• Transfer credit is evaluated individually based on course content, credit hours, grades, institutional documentation, program requirements, and applicable university policies. Although HBIU provides academically structured programs, no institution can guarantee that another college, university, employer, licensing board, or credential-evaluation service will accept its credits or credentials. Students are encouraged to obtain advance written confirmation from the intended receiving organization.
• The program develops academic knowledge and applied competencies for service in faith-based organizations, nonprofit institutions, community programs, and related professional environments. Some occupations associated with the subject area may be regulated by governmental or professional authorities. A degree from HBIU demonstrates completion of the University's academic requirements but does not, by itself, confer professional licensure or legal authority to perform regulated services.
• Where a program is related to an external certification, eligibility is determined exclusively by the applicable certifying organization. Certification bodies may establish additional requirements involving education, examinations, experience, background screening, continuing education, or membership. HBIU does not guarantee certification eligibility or examination approval unless a formal written agreement expressly provides otherwise.
• Career and occupational information is provided to help students make informed educational decisions. Employment outcomes depend on factors such as the graduate's experience, geographic location, professional qualifications, employer requirements, economic conditions, interviewing ability, and any applicable licensure or certification requirements. Completion of a program does not constitute a promise of employment, promotion, job placement, or a particular occupational title.
• This program is delivered through online instruction. Students must have access to the technology, equipment, internet service, software, and learning resources identified in the University's technology requirements.
• Internship or field-experience participation is subject to academic eligibility, site availability, supervisor approval, and the requirements of the participating organization. The University assists students with the placement process but cannot guarantee placement with a particular organization, supervisor, location, or schedule.
• Students are responsible for reviewing the catalog, understanding program requirements, providing accurate information, meeting academic and financial obligations, and verifying whether the program supports their intended educational or professional goals.
• Completion of a University program does not authorize a graduate to use a professional title that is protected or restricted by law. Graduates must use titles that accurately reflect their education, credentials, employment role, and current licensure or certification status.
• Degree abbreviation | B.A. in Faith-Based Biomedical Engineering
• Total program length | 120 semester credit hours
• Normal completion time | Four academic years