The UBC Master of Occupational Therapy - North cohort program is anchored in evidence-based and contemporary theories, principles, and beliefs around occupation, health, occupational therapy, social justice, and the education of adult learners. 

During the program you will find your niche, with courses covering topics as diverse as: children and youth, mental health, health and wellness, productive aging, business and industry, rehabilitation and disability, participation and social justice.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Pearson Test of English (Academic) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests
• Work Experience

Post Acceptance Requirements

• Upon receiving an official offer, each successful applicant must provide a deposit by the date, and in the amount, specified by the University of British Columbia. The deposit is non-refundable and will be applied towards tuition. Your seat in the program is not considered protected until this deposit is received and processed.
• All admitted MOT students are required to undergo an immunization review with university health services at their MOT program site location, to ensure they are up-to-date on all immunizations and vaccinations by the Office of the Provincial Health Officer and the Provincial Health Authorities. Once immunization records are reviewed, students may be required to book additional vaccination appointments with health services to complete necessary vaccination and/or lab tests. Students are responsible for obtaining their immunization records before booking an appointment with their MOT program site health services provider.
• The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and all MOT students, are required to follow guidelines and mandates for health care workers, including immunizations and vaccinations, set by both the Provincial Health Officer and the Provincial Health Authorities. These may change during the course of the program. Health care workers include MOT students on placements. In order to participate in any activities with patients, MOT students must meet all guidelines set by the Health Officer and Authorities. Students who are unable to complete the required clinical hours during the program for any reason will not be able to graduate from the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
• The University of British Columbia is subject to the requirements of the Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA); meaning all students, who are enrolled in programs that include a practicum component involving work with children or vulnerable adults, will have to undergo a criminal record check before they will be permitted to register in the practicum.
• If you are found to present a risk of physical or sexual abuse to children, or physical, sexual, or financial abuse to vulnerable adults, as a result of the CRRA check, you will not be permitted to register in the practicum. If the practicum is required for your program, this means that you may not be able to complete the program and you may not graduate. Please consider this requirement carefully before applying to, or continuing in, this program.
• Please see the UBC Academic Calendar’s page on the Master of Occupational Therapy for more information on program requirements and academic progress.