Study Engineering at a Christian University

Messiah's BSE in engineering is an ABET-accredited undergraduate program that offers concentrations in biomedical engineering, computer engineering and environmental engineering, or have the option to not declare a concentration. The curriculum for all first-year engineering students is the same, giving you over a year to declare a focus as you complete foundational coursework in math and science.

Messiah University consistently ranks as a "Best Undergraduate Engineering Program" in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. 

General engineering (BSE with no concentration)

The general engineering option provides considerable flexibility for you to customize your experience. In addition to the various combinations of engineering courses permitted by the program, you may also couple the engineering degree with a minor or other area of study.  For example, minors in physics, chemistry and business administration are typical complements to the general engineering degree. You may also choose this program in order to pursue Messiah’s pre-med advising option or pre-law minor. Learn more about why Messiah's engineering program is different than other programs and how the Collaboratory helps prepare you for a successful career with these FAQ videos. 

Test optional policy for undergraduates

Messiah University's test-optional policy enables first-year students to receive admission, secure scholarships and compete for the Messiah University Honors Program without submitting standardized tests.

Learn more when you check out our Test Optional Policy FAQ.

In the Engineering program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.

Course options for Engineering:

Careers and outcomes

Where our grads work

Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.

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Our Alumni

Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.

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Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning

Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.

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Practical experience through The Collaboratory

Starting your second year, you’ll work on projects that meet the needs of a real-world client in a Christian missions context. You will be offered the opportunity to begin using your engineering skills right away, not only in Pennsylvania, but around the world. When you finish your degree, you’ll walk into your first job with a complete project management and technical application experience.

Participate in the Integrated Projects Curriculum (IPC) in partnership with the Collaboratory, which provides all engineering students with a five-semester sequence of credit-bearing opportunities to use what you learn in the classroom to solve authentic problems for local and international clients such as building prosthetics, wheelchairs and more. Don't want to wait until sophomore year? You can start volunteering in the Collaboratory as a first-year student!

Modern facilities

In addition, you’ll get to use our specialized facilities, including a professionally staffed machine shop; state-of-the-art mechanical, electrical, environmental and biomedical engineering labs; industry-standard engineering software, in-house circuit prototyping equipment and a robotics lab. 

Diverse coursework

To meet the engineering degree requirements, you’ll take 15 pre-engineering courses and eight upper-level engineering courses. Then, you’ll finish the degree with nine courses in the biomedical, computer or environmental concentrations.

Continually recognized as a top engineering degree program by U.S. News and World Report, our engineering courses provide a balance of technical knowledge, broad education and Christian faith, in addition to you getting the opportunity to apply your knowledge to service projects in real, tangible ways through the University’s unique Integrated Projects Curriculum (IPC).