University of the Pacific has been a pioneer in health care education since its founding in 1851. Offering innovative, accelerated programs on our three campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton, Pacific's hallmark education model provides students with hands-on experiential learning, small class sizes and dedicated faculty mentors to prepare you for success in your chosen field.
Pacific's School of Health Sciences offers highly specialized programs that prepare practice-ready clinicians through extensive experiential learning in our state-of-the-art training facilities on each campus.
The Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is a nationally renowned institution committed to providing a quality dental education that utilizes state-of-the-art technology and experiential learning.
The Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy continuously adapts its programming to keep pace with the evolving health care industry, empowering students to succeed by providing access to state-of-the-art laboratories, hands-on learning and mentoring faculty.
Founded in 1851, University of the Pacific is the first chartered University in California's history. Since its establishment, Pacific has laid a strong foundation of health care education in California, opening the first Medical School on the West Coast in 1858.
Today, Pacific is a private university with three campuses in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton, California. Pacific offers more than 80 academic programs in eleven schools and colleges, including over 40 graduate and professional programs. The School of Health Sciences, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy offer more than 20 specialized programs for students seeking advanced education in health care.
