Rising Together Through Occupation
UBC Capstone Conference 2026 | Tuesday July 28, 8am–4:30pm
Join our Master of Occupational Therapy Class of 2026 to hear about the research findings from their Capstone Projects. Keynote speakers: Dr. Hiba Zafran (McGill), Tanelle Bolt (Recreation Adapted Society), and faculty speaker Jay MacDonald. Free to attend, all are welcome. Register now for the UBC Capstone Conference 2026.
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
- Workshop: Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Training (Oct 16 & 17)
Announcing a 2-day professional development workshop for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other health professionals. - Dance is for everyone: Emma’s new inclusive, adaptive dance program
Emma Fok is currently in the second year of our MOT program, and is also the founder of a new non-profit offering free, inclusive, adaptive dance classes for people of all abilities. - Recruiting: Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA) for Academic Year 2026-2027
Applications are now open for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) positions (CUPE LOCAL 2278) for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program. - Scholar of the Month: Dr. Jill Zwicker
Meet Dr. Jill Zwicker and discover why her research into Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is vital to improve pediatric clinical care. - Research Highlights: June 2026
Read about the experiences of Indigenous healthcare providers, disabled cyclists experiences of urban cycle lanes, accessibility of childcare services, and findings on diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder.
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