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.
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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.
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Join our Vancouver, North or Fraser cohort, and become a life-changing occupational therapist with our two-year professional Master of Occupational Therapy program.
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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: July 2026
This month, read about the huge amount of research at the annual UBC Capstone Conference, consider the importance of intersectionality in the OT student experience, and reflect on the future of occupational therapy through poetry. - Student Stories: Staying close to home to strengthen health care in northern BC
Featured on the UNBC website: After graduating last fall as part of the MOT-N Class of 2025, Lauren Cape is now helping strengthen health care in her hometown of Prince George as a Primary and Community Care occupational therapist with Northern Health. - 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. - 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.
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