See the world through an occupational lens.
We’re so glad you are here! Learn about the importance of the “occupations” in your life. Train to be an occupational therapist with us. Explore our research, and take your practice further with an MSc or PhD. Join our clinical faculty and share your expertise with the next generation. Find support as an OT coming to Canada. Be part of the UBC OSOT community.
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
- Research Highlights: April 2026
Read about funding announcements for three collaborative projects with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, reflections on reconciliation and OT, interprofessional training on sustainability, and a student award for work on the rights of Indigenous children. - New Collaborative Research Projects: Exploring brain injury care in Indigenous communities, and co-designing inclusive aquatic programs
New funding awarded to Dr. Julia Schmidt and Dr. Tal Jarus (and their teams) for two collaborative, community-based research projects. - Scholar of the Month: Dr. Megan MacPherson
This month, meet Dr. Megan MacPherson, whose research is centred on how to translate research evidence, lived experience, and community knowledge into real-world healthcare decisions. - Research Highlights: March 2026
Read about how to implement low carbon occupational therapy in your practice, about accessibility in air travel, and on the uneven access to prosthetics. - Capstone Project Spotlight: Vancouver Cycling Without Age
Learn more about this exciting research project from David and Jacob, MOT Class of 2026.
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