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To examine the attitudes of students majoring in occupational therapy (OT) and phys ical therapy (PT) on evidence-based practice (EBP) and the possible impact of professional education in China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of the Evidence-Based Practice Process Assessment Scale (EBPPAS) was ad ministered to OT and PT students from four universities in China. Results: The total mean score of the students % attitudes toward all EBP subscales which included familiarity, attitude, intention, and engagement was 3.18 on a 5-point Likert scale. Significant differences in overall attitude were found between 2nd & 3 rd year students and 1st year and 4th year students indicating professional education may have impact on students# attitudes (2=0.031 and P<0.001 respectively). No significant differences were found on the students# perceptions of EBP between OT and PT programs. Conclusion: Chinese OT and PT students both had positive attitudes toward EBP generally. Students# perceptions of EBP tended to improve throughout professional education which suggested the importance of EBP in the professional education of OT and PT.