Welcome

We are OSOT at UBC – the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy – building a vibrant community of learners, scholars, and practitioners.

We are proud to grow each new generation of occupational therapists. Whether you are starting your journey or looking for professional development or further research opportunities, explore our programs.

A place of learning

We respectfully acknowledge that our faculty, staff and students are located across the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh First Nation; Syilx Okanagan Nation; Coast Salish Peoples, including the Musqueam, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, and numerous Stó:lō First Nations; and Lheidli T’enneh (Dakelh (Carrier) First Nation) people.

Our latest news & events

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  Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Kenneth Noguchi’s Award-Winning POWER StudyOctober 30, 2025
  Dr. Kenneth Noguchi has received three postdoctoral fellowships for his study of power training in people living with stroke.
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  Bite-sized research insights at our #OTMonth Cafe ScientifiqueOctober 16, 2025
  We celebrated the start of #OTMonth with a special ‘Cafe Scientifique’ event, to connect clinicians and the wider community with current research questions and findings.
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  Apply now for our Master of Occupational Therapy programOctober 16, 2025
  The application process for the September 2026 intake is open now, and will close on January 15, 2026.
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  Info Session 2025: Find out more about the MOT program and whether it’s right for youOctober 6, 2025
  Join an online info session on Oct 15 or Oct 24 to find out more about our Master of Occupational Therapy program.
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  DCD is as common as ADHD. Why haven’t you heard about it?October 3, 2025
  From October 6-12, wear teal or blue to raise awareness of Developmental Coordination Disorder, and learn more about this under-recognized condition.

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