Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a located at Ga-Rankuwa, North of Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa at the then Medunsa Campus . It was formed on 1 January 2015. Previously it was known as Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA). It is named after South African politician Sefako Makgatho. The University opened its doors in January 2015 and continues with the academic programmes offered at the then Medunsa campus.
Departments:
The academic schools and departments and institutes are organised into 13 faculties.
Medicine Programmes
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (incl. ECP)
- Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnosis)
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Medical Sciences – various
- Master of Medicine – MMed (in various specialisations)
- Master of Science in Medicine – MSc (Medicine)
- Master of Science in Medicine – MSc (in various specialisations)
- MSc (Clinical Psychology)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD in General Surgery)
- Doctor of Medical Science
- Phd (in various specialisations)
Nursing Programmes
- Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
- Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur) (I et A)
- Bachelor of Advanced Nursing Science
- Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours (in various specialisations)
- Master of Nursing Science (in various specialisations)
- PhD in Nursing Science
Pharmacy Programmes
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma (Hospital Pharmacy Management)
- Master of Pharmacy
- PhD in Pharmacy
Pharmacy Programmes
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Speech, Hearing and Sight Programmes
- Bachelor of Speech Language Pathology
Dietetics and Nutrition Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Master of Science in Dietetics
Occupational Therapy Programmes
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Master of Occupational Therapy
Public Health Programmes
- Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management
- Doctor of Public Health
Oral Health Programmes
- Diploma in Oral Hygiene
- Bachelor of Dental Sciences
- Bachelor of Dental Therapy
- Advanced Diploma in Community Dentistry
- Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Dental Sciences
- Master of Dental Surgery
- Master of Dentistry (MDent) (various specialisations)
- Master of Science in Dentistry
- PhD in Dentistry
Science Programmes
- Bachelor of Science – Chemistry, Physics (previously Physical Sciences), Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science Honours (specialisations as above)
- Master of Science (specialisations as above)
- PhD (specialisations as above)
Medical Technology Programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
- Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Technology
- Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Veterinary Science Programmes
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma in Veterinary Technology
- Diploma in Animal Health (Veterinary Technicians)
- Certificate in Animal Welfare
- Bachelor of Animal Health (Veterinary Technicians)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Vet)
- Bachelor of Animal Health Honours (Veterinary Technicians)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Technology Honours
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Honours
- Master of Animal Health (Veterinary Technicians)
- Master of Veterinary Technology
- Master of Veterinary Nursing
Proposed Academic Organisational Structure
- School of Medicine
- School of Health Care Sciences
- School of Oral Health Sciences
- School of Pathology and Pre-Clinical Sciences
- School of Science and Technology
- School of Veterinary Sciences
- School of Humanities
For further information on the faculties, our academic departments and the programmes we offer, visit SMU study pages.
How to apply
You can apply by downloading a copy of the Application Form here and returning it to SMU by post:
Post to: The Registrar Academic
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
PO Box 60, Medunsa, 0204
Or hand deliver to : Student Administration and Registration office
Clinical Pathology Building (Basement) at SMU
Office Hours : Monday – Friday: 7h30 – 16h00
Contact Details
Prospectus
To request a prospectus please register with us.
Phone
Please feel free to call SMU on (012) 521 4979 / 4058 / 5886 / 4319 / 4137 / 4204and speak to one of SMU advisors. Our lines are open Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4pm.
Address
If you need to send us information you can do so at:
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)
R566, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
For more information visit: www.smu.ac.za