For over 65 years, University of the Pacific’s Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy has been training pharmacists who are problem-solvers, innovators and leaders. As the first school of pharmacy in California to offer a three-year accelerated doctor of pharmacy program, you will gain the skill set and clinical experience that open doors to the many settings where pharmacists play a key role, from hospitals to pharmaceutical research and development. By working alongside seasoned professionals, you will get the hands-on experience you need to hone your clinical and patient-care skills. At Pacific, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our faculty members on cutting-edge research and present scholarly work at national and state meetings. Our faculty and staff are committed to your growth — academically, personally and professionally. We take the time to learn about you as an individual. You will have an unparalleled advantage with connections to a powerful and influential network of alumni across the country. We proudly leverage our alumni network by connecting you to experts in the industry. Our impressive alumni network will collaborate with you through mentoring, precepting, providing research opportunities and sharing expertise in the classroom. At Pacific you can find a community and home away from home.

By choosing our doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, you will become part of our legacy of excellence and leadership. Pacific ranked in the top 10% nationally in postgraduate residencies for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Resident Matching Program. Our graduates have consistently had a higher first-time pass rate for the NAPLEX exam than the national average.