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.
Become an occupational therapist
Join our Vancouver, North or Fraser cohort, and become a life-changing occupational therapist with our two-year professional Master of Occupational Therapy program.
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
- EVENT: Cafe Scientifique – Occupational Therapy Edition (Oct 8)
Free, open to all. Join us for an informal gathering and listen to 3×15-minute talks on the latest research. Wednesday October 8, 4-6pm at Juliet’s Cafe, Kitsilano. - Dr. Laura Nimmon’s exploration of the dynamics of provider-patient power in cancer treatment
Dr. Nimmon’s new article was selected as an editor’s pick in the 25th anniversary issue of the ‘Lancet Oncology’ journal. - It was D’HoPE this summer: Diversifying health-related education
Photo highlights from the week-long program, which offers an exciting mix of sample activities from across UBC’s health-related disciplines. - Celebrating our Fieldwork Educators – 2025 Awards Announced
An inspiring fieldwork educator can have a profound and life-changing impact. Read about the educators who were recognized this year. - Recruiting: Graduate Teaching Assistant (RSOP)
Assist with grading learners’ assignments from Sep-Dec for our Rehabilitation Science Online Program.
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