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)
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
