Master of Occupational Therapy
Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
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A two-year professional entry-to-practice master degree combining rehabilitation sciences, clinical fieldwork, and occupational therapy interventions.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- General BC secondary school curriculum and coursework at the Grade 11 level.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- General high school graduation (BC Dogwood Diploma) or equivalent mature student status.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Completion of a recognized four-year bachelor degree in any discipline
- Minimum grade point average of 76% (B+) in senior undergraduate courses (competitive average is 84%+)
- Prerequisite courses in human anatomy, human physiology, and introductory psychology
- Minimum 70 hours of interactive volunteer or work experience with individuals with cognitive, emotional, or physical disabilities
- Candidate situational judgment assessment
- Three professional and academic reference letters
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online through the UBC Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the February 1, 2027 deadline for the September 2027 intake
- Submit official undergraduate transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Upload comprehensive CV and detailed documentation of qualifying volunteer/work experience
- Submit official candidate situational judgment test results
- Tuition: $17,005.50 total (six installments over 2 years) at UBC
Step 5 of 8
Master of Occupational Therapy
⏱ 24 months- 24 consecutive months of integrated graduate academic coursework and clinical fieldwork
- Neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions affecting daily occupational performance
- Assistive technologies, adaptive equipment, wheelchair seating ergonomics, and accessible environmental design
- Evidence-based assessment, clinical reasoning, pediatric sensory integration, and adult cognitive rehabilitation
- Over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical fieldwork placements across hospitals, schools, and private clinics in BC
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- University of British Columbia — 24 months (About $17,000 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (NOTCE) administered by CAOT
- Registration application with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Occupational Therapist
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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