Graduate Programs

Pacific’s athletic training program will prepare you to become a highly qualified health care professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation for athletic and patients, and pass the national certification examination.

Pacific's doctor of audiology program is the only three-year accelerated program in California. In the program, students gain rich and diverse clinical experiences through the onsite audiology clinic in San Francisco, nearby medical and audiology centers as well as the audiology clinic in Stockton.

You can work toward a Master of Arts degree in behavioral psychology, emphasizing either applied behavior analysis or doctoral preparation in behavior analysis, behavioral psychology or related fields. The goal is to train you to be a researchers or clinician using a scientist-practitioner model.

This collaborative program between the Department of Chemistry and the School of Pharmacy will prepare you for a career in the increasingly complex and integrated realms of pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnological research. Our unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary approach will meet your individual education goals.

Pacific is offering an entry-level master's degree in clinical nutrition at the Sacramento Campus and is open to students with a bachelor’s degree or higher, with or without academic and career experience in nutrition and dietetics. Pacific’s program prepares students to learn the critical thinking and scientific skills needed to be a clinical dietetic practitioner.

Our Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology is designed for those who wish to pursue a career as mental health practitioner or who want to apply developmental theory to design programs that emphasize the prevention and promotion of mental health and academic success for all learners. Experts in the field of educational psychology help children learn in safe, healthy and supportive environments.

Our MA in Counseling Psychology provides a foundation in counseling skills for those who wish to enter mental health fields. The program is grounded in experiential learning and helps students become thoughtful, self-reflective practitioners, researchers, and leaders. We also offer an increased competence in serving a culturally diverse society and teach you how to think critically and strategically, so students will be able to meet the diverse needs of the community they serve.

The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is the only dental school in the United States with a decades-long track record of offering a year-round, accelerated three-year DDS program. This degree combines outstanding clinical training and a humanistic model of education which stresses the dignity of each individual and their value as a person. You will acquire skills and knowledge necessary for "practice-ready" dental professionals trained for a rewarding career.

This rigorous 27-month program is designed to provide in-depth clinical training built on a solid foundation of biomedical science. You will receive training from expert faculty spanning all areas of contemporary endodontic therapy.

This is a one-year, accredited postgraduate residency in general dentistry with an optional second year. The residents receive advanced training and clinical experience while providing comprehensive dental care in underserved communities.

The graduate program in Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences focuses on how physical activity and sports contribute to the quality of life.

Take your clinical degree to the next level with an academic doctorate.

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) and Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) programs are designed for working health science clinicians and educators who hold a master’s or doctorate in a clinical field. Our program offers curricula in research design and implementation and a choice of healthcare leadership or educational leadership tracks. Alumni are poised for careers as leaders in healthcare and education settings.

A graduate-level program in music therapy designed for students with an undergraduate degree in music or fields related to music therapy who seek both entry- and advanced-level training in music therapy.

University of the Pacific is expanding its health science programs on the Sacramento campus to offer an accelerated graduate nursing degree program.

Pacific is offering a fully online (asynchronous) master's degree in nutrition science that is open to students with a bachelor’s degree and who are either practicing dietitians already or dietetic interns who need a master’s degree to be eligible to become dietitians. This program at Pacific prepares students to learn the critical thinking and scientific skills needed to be successful dietitians.

Occupational therapists help people to engage in the occupations that are personally meaningful to them. At Pacific, occupational therapy academic coursework and fieldwork are integrated into a curriculum that is founded on a biopsychosocial model, which is client-centered and designed to meet the diverse needs of our communities.

The University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery offers a one-year internship position for dentists who are interested in gaining an additional year of education and experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery beyond that which is taught during dental school, and who are preparing to apply to OMS residency training programs.

One of the leading programs in the U.S., the orthodontics program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and recognized for educational eligibility by the American Board of Orthodontics. The 27-month curriculum combines didactic courses, clinical experience and research.

This collaborative program between the School of Pharmacy and the Department of Chemistry will prepare you for a career in the increasingly complex and integrated realms of pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnological research. Our unique, student-centered and interdisciplinary approach will meet your individual education goals.

This program trains pharmacists who are problem-solvers, innovators and leaders. Through experiential learning and peer collaboration, you will gain a skill set and experience that opens doors to the many settings where pharmacists play a key role, from hospitals to pharmaceutical research and development.

Physical therapists are integral members of the primary care team and are involved in the prevention of disability and promotion of positive health, and act as consultants in restorative care. Pacific’s academic program is enhanced by a variety of innovative clinical experiences and involvement in professional societies.

In an interprofessional setting, Pacific PA students become proficient in the full array of skills involved in completing medical histories, performing physical examinations, performing clinical skills and procedures, providing treatment and counseling patients.

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to capably manage the public sector processes and effectively implement public policy decisions.

The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program at Pacific McGeorge School of Law prepares students to effectively analyze and design public policy. At McGeorge, MPP students gain valuable work experience from extensive internships and job opportunities in California’s capital.

Our Educational Specialist in School Psychology program (EdS), is a graduate-level degree and credential program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a school psychologist. Trained in both psychology and education, students will be able to apply your interdisciplinary skill-set to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs, assess students' learning abilities, and partner with educators, parents, and other mental health professionals to help students reach their full potential.

The Dental Sleep Medicine Fellowship program is designed to prepare orthodontists in the field of sleep medicine. Based at the Department of Orthodontics at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, the program aims to provide excellent patient care, strong teaching, innovative clinical research and broad clinical exposure to dental sleep medicine. The collaboration and integration of Stanford’s otolaryngology-sleep surgery and sleep medicine programs with the Dugoni School’s sleep orthodontic program will support an interdisciplinary approach. The fellowship program provides exposure to the fields of somnology and sleep surgery with a focus on dental sleep medicine.

The Master of Social Work program prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings including mental health and aging practices. The program is designed to prepare students to practice in an increasingly complex health care environment and improve the quality of life for people.

Speech-language pathologists work with people of all ages and are prepared to evaluate speech and language problems. Pacific prepares you for lifelong success by providing an excellent student-centered experiential learning experience through clinical practice, scholarly activity, and service to the profession and the community.