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
- Doctoral researchers Avneet Dhillon, Janna Griffioen and Astou Thiam receive prestigious Canada Graduate ScholarshipsThree high-callibre doctoral researchers from OSOT faculty research labs received these competitive national scholarships. Read the full article from our Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences website.
- Apply now: Program for Internationally-Educated OTsJoin our next cohort and start the program in September 2025!
- Recruiting: Part-time Program Facilitator(s) (PIE-OT)Responsibilities involve co-leading tutorials, guiding reflective case development, providing feedback and conducting mock interviews.
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