Pharmaceutical Engineering is a cross-disciplinary field that requires the knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and general regulatory concepts associated with the production of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Safety and biological performance drive all decisions throughout drug discovery and development. Once a lead candidate is selected, several facets of the API and finished dosage form must be considered, including chemical stability, physical stability, manufacturability, patient acceptance, and regulation. Small synthetic molecules and biomolecules present unique challenges and require specific manufacturing processes. This course will cover the foundational science associated with the development of APIs.