Prospective Students
We offer a broad range of programs and collaborate with other departments to create bespoke research and professional development opportunities. Our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is our entry-level program for students to train to become occupational therapists. We are an established research-led department, with many of our faculty working as leaders in their […]
Julia Henderson, PhD, Reg. OT(BC), MSc, BScOT
Read on to learn about Dr. Julia Henderson’s background, research, and teaching.
Katie Lee Bunting’s values-based teaching celebrated by UBC Today
Find out more about Katie’s value-based teaching and read the in-depth UBC Today profile of her approach.
Master of Occupational Therapy – Fraser cohort
Please note that the Master of Occupational Therapy program – Fraser cohort is pending approval of the UBC Board of Governors, but is due to start September 2023. Applications for the cohort will be open from October 15. Join the MOT program as part of our Fraser Valley cohort, located across from Surrey Memorial Hospital. […]
UBC MOT Info Night 2022: Thursday October 20, 6pm–7pm
Come along to a free information session and learn how you could become an occupational therapist.
Stephanie Glegg, PhD, Reg. OT(BC), MSc, BScKin
Assistant Professor phone: TBA stephanie.glegg@ubc.ca @stephglegg Profile I completed my occupational therapy degree at UBC, and found my calling in pediatrics at Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital as a fieldwork student in assistive technology and autism assessment. After a short time working in acute care, I returned to Sunny Hill and spent 18 […]
OSOT Department Photography call (with optional headshots)
We are refreshing our departmental photography on the OSOT website and in the OSOT quarterly newsletter, and we are holding an afternoon indoor photography shoot. Participants in the main shoot are also offered the opportunity to have outdoor professional headshots taken after the shoot (optional). Key details Date: Wednesday July 13 Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm (optional headshot session […]
New undergraduate course: OSOT 301 Introduction to Human Occupation
Read more about our new undergraduate course for UBC students, which starts in September.
Linda Del Fabro Smith wins UBC CAOT Award for Fieldwork Education
One of the cornerstones of our MOT program is fieldwork placements, in which students get to practise their clinical skills and build on their clinical reasoning for several weeks at a time under the supervision of our fieldwork educators. Without our clinical faculty, these placements would not be possible, and we are immensely grateful to […]
Student Stories: Sarah Patrick
The transition from being a full-time MOT student to working your very first job as an OT may seem daunting to those immersed in placements and classwork: the demands of new roles in OT are different, the learning curve can be steep, and the expectations that we place on ourselves can be overwhelming. We sat […]
Frequently Asked Questions about the MOT Program
General Queries GPA & Prerequisites Document Submission & References Interview & Acceptance Offers Program Overview & Coursework Image of the UBC Point Grey campus by Amy Tran
First year for our MOT-North program in Prince George
Applications are now open for our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program. In addition to the program being taught, as usual, at UBC’s Point Grey Vancouver campus, we are also launching the new northern program at UNBC in Prince George. Students in both the MOT-Vancouver and MOT-North programs will be taught by the same instructors […]
Registration open for MOT applicants
Thinking about becoming an occupational therapist? Our Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is now open for applications. Here’s some useful links to get started: Read more about the program Check admission requirements Note the key dates, fees and guidance Follow our step-by-step guide to applying The application deadline for the September 2022 intake is […]
Bill Miller, PhD, MSc (OT), BSc (OT), FCAOT
Professor phone: 604–714–4107 bill.miller@ubc.ca @bcmiller1961 Profile After completing 36 missions as a navigator in the RCAF, my father contracted polio while preparing to return to Canada during the Second World War. He spent the following three years living in the Veteran’s hospital in Vancouver upon return to Canada. Growing up, I had numerous opportunities to observe […]
Master of Occupational Therapy – Vancouver cohort
We look forward to welcoming you to our community as part of the Vancouver cohort. Join us for excellence in educational training and scholarly research. At UBC’s Vancouver campus, you can complete your training while living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Our department is located on the third floor of […]
MOT-North Info Session
Thursday October 7, 5:00-6:00pm We are pleased to be launching a new program in partnership with UNBC. If you are interested in becoming an occupational therapist, and would like to work in Northern, remote or rural areas, the Master of Occupational Therapy – North could be for you. Find out more at this free info […]
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Master of Occupational Therapy – North cohort
Join the Master of Occupational Therapy program as part of the North cohort, located in Prince George. We have a provincially-funded initiative developed in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), that is designed to support recruitment and retention of occupational therapists in northern and rural areas where there are significant shortages. We […]
How to Apply
Key Dates Application Guidance The Master of Occupational Therapy program is highly competitive. There are 64 seats in MOT Vancouver cohort, 16 seats in the MOT North cohort (Prince George), and 16 seats in MOT Fraser cohort (Surrey). For any questions or concerns related to admissions please email mot.admissions@ubc.ca. Additional application documents you may need Please […]
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Admission Requirements
These requirements relate to the Master of Occupational Therapy and the MOT distributed programs (e.g., MOT North). Please ensure you meet our admission requirements before you start your application.
Master of Occupational Therapy Program
Our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is a two-year professional master’s degree program, and the only occupational therapy degree program in British Columbia. Fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), our graduates are eligible to write the national licensing certification exam upon graduation. The curriculum is based on a combination of […]
Fieldwork Education
Fieldwork placements are a key part of our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program and take place in the curriculum alongside academic courses. Photo for Fieldwork Educator area by Georg Arthur Pflueger