Corequisite for full-time students: PHEN 791. Approval of the thesis advisor is required for registration. Experimental and/or theoretical investigation of a relevant topic in pharmaceutical engineering that can lead to a quality publication. A written thesis must be defended and approved by a committee of at least three faculty members. The student must continue registering for three thesis credits (PHEN 701B course) each semester until successful thesis defense (six credits count toward degree requirements and time limits apply).