Personal education for your career path

By studying at University of the Pacific, you will join a community of scholars who go on to excel in their dream careers and earn higher salaries than their peers from other California institutions.

The pathway to a better career

Accelerate your career in 30+ graduate programs with world-class instructors and cutting-edge lab research, classroom practicums, field studies and internships.

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Athletic Training - MS

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.
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Behavioral Psychology - MA

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.
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Chemistry

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - MS, PhD

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.
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MSCN Cohort 3 at their White Coat Ceremony - Nov 2023

Clinical Nutrition - MS

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.
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Health, Exercise and Sport Science students perform cardiac stress tests

Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences - MA

The graduate program in Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences focuses on how physical activity and sports contribute to the quality of life.
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University of the Pacific MA in Music Therapy student Kathleen Humphries works with young patient during field visit.

Music Therapy - MA

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.
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Nursing - ELMSN

University of the Pacific is expanding its health science programs on the Sacramento campus to offer an accelerated graduate nursing degree program.
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MSCN Cohort 3 at their White Coat Ceremony - Nov 2023

Nutrition Science - MS

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.
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Occupational Therapy - OTD

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.
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Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences - MS, PhD

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.
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Doctor of pharmacy student with patient at Medicare Part D clinic

Pharmacy - PharmD

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.
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Physical Therapy Students

Physical Therapy - DPT

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.
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Physician Assistant - MPAS

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.
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Social Work - MSW

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.
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Speech-Language Pathology - MS

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.
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