Physician Assistant Program University of the Pacific 3200 5th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817
38.549343123761766, -121.47275658525845
Sacramento, California · Masters
A Sacramento PA program focused on evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and supervised clinical preparation across diverse communities.
The mission of the Physician Assistant Program at University of the Pacific is to provide students with a superior, learner-centered educational experience that will produce compassionate health care professionals committed to life-long learning and leadership in their careers and communities.
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Prereqs must be satisfied, then files scored/ranked by stratified quantitative+qualitative evaluation of academic achievement and healthcare experience; holistic review; most competitive invited to day-long interview (panel + group).
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The program publishes its interview dates (June through September 2026) but not the format or whether they are held on campus or virtually. Applicants are directed to the program FAQ or an information session for details.
Source checked Jul 25, 2026. Interview formats and dates can change between cycles.
Program interview informationReview each course, its lab, and the program’s policies. Your links are planning records; the program decides equivalency.
Courses shown as alternatives in the table are not all required. Confirm the accepted route with the program.
| Course | Credits | Lab | Min grade | Your coursework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Chemistry sequence with at least one lab2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo chemistry-major courses; twelve quarter units. | 8Semester credits unless noted | Required | C- | Sign in to plan |
Biological Sciences sequence with at least one lab2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo biology-major courses; nine quarter units. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Required | C- | Sign in to plan →This requirement needs an individual course review; completion has not been confirmed. |
| Human Anatomy with lab Five quarter units; combined A&P may qualify. | 4Semester credits unless noted | Required | C- | Sign in to plan |
| Human Physiology Five quarter units; lab recommended, not required; combined A&P may qualify. | 4Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C- | Sign in to plan |
| Combined Human Anatomy and Physiology coursework May meet the Human Anatomy and Human Physiology requirements; verify the approved sequence and combined credits with the program. | Not publishedSemester credits unless noted | Required | C- | Sign in to plan |
MicrobiologyCourse notes & alternativesFour quarter units; lab recommended, not required. | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C- | Sign in to plan |
| Statistics | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C- | Sign in to plan |
| General or Abnormal Psychology | 3Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C- | Sign in to plan |
English coursework including Composition2 course(s)Course notes & alternativesTwo courses; at least one Composition. Second may be Composition, Literature or writing-intensive; ESL does not qualify. | 6Semester credits unless noted | Not required | C- | Sign in to plan |
No prerequisite expiration. Pass/Fail prerequisites accepted. AP/CLEP may satisfy non-science coursework only when transcripted, never science prerequisites. Online/hybrid coursework and accredited U.S. two- and four-year institutions accepted. Grade, expiration and Pass/Fail policy: https://www.pacific.edu/healthsciences/programs/master-of-physician-assistant-studies/physician-assistant-program-faq.
When courses must be complete: All prerequisites complete with posted transcript grades before application; no planned/in-progress prerequisites.
2026-08-01 prior-cycle deadline has passed; next-cycle date is not verified.
Published nonresident full-program tuition
Published full-program tuition and required fees. Living, travel, insurance, and personal expenses may be additional.
Integrated medical sciences, clinical skills, professionalism and evidence-based practice.
Ten supervised clinical experiences plus an additional elective that may be clinical or nonclinical; a capstone critical-review paper completes the curriculum.
27 months across seven academic terms, with at least 114 units. The program arranges clinical sites; student recommendations do not guarantee placement.
Class 2028 means: overall GPA 3.64, science GPA 3.59, and healthcare experience 5,053 hours. The separate medians and national comparison figures are not these class means. Population: selected/admitted/matriculated students as qualified in note; University of the Pacific
| Class | Published GPA | Published science-related GPA | Published experience hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 2028 | 3.64Mean Overall/cumulative GPA | 3.59Mean Science GPA | 5,053Mean Healthcare experience hours |
Published class statistics describe the named cohort or population. They are not admission minimums or acceptance probabilities.
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