SMU Sefako Makgatho Health
SMU Sefako Makgatho Health
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a university in Pretoria North, Gauteng Province, South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2015. Previously it was known as the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) and later as a campus of the University of Limpopo. It is named after South African ANC leader Sefako Makgatho. Since its name change, students have colloquially referred to the institution using the acronym of its current name (“SMU”) in a similar fashion to the manner in which they used the acronym “MEDUNSA” to refer to the institution prior to the change of name.
At the undergraduate and graduate levels, SMU provides a variety of health science programs, including those in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The university is committed to offering students top-notch health education and training, with a focus on addressing the medical needs of neglected communities in South Africa.
SMU is dedicated to helping the nation’s healthcare policies and practices grow by conducting research on a number of health science topics. The seat of University is located at Ga-Rankuwa. The name change from MEDUNSA to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) was one of the causes of the riots in August 2014.
From 2005 to 2015, the University was a campus of the University of Limpopo, but it was separated following a review of the merger. The launch on 14 April 2015 was attended by President Jacob Zuma and Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande, with the President delivering the keynote address. SMU prospectus
The following degree programs are offered:
School of Medicine
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (incl. ECP)
- Master of Medicine – MMed (in various specializations)
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc Clinical Psychology)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD in General Surgery)
- Ph.D. (in various specializations)
- Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (BRad Diag)
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School of Oral Health
- Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS)
- Master of Dentistry (MDent) (various specializations)
- Ph.D. in Dentistry
- Bachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT)
- Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)
School of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Master of Pharmacy
- Ph.D. in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma (Hospital Pharmacy Management)
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School of Health Care Sciences
Department of Nursing Sciences
- Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur) (I et A)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours (in various specializations)
- Master of Nursing Science (in various specializations)
- Ph.D. in Nursing Sciences
- Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
- Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Masters of Science in Dietetics
- Ph.D. in Diet
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Department of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Masters of Occupational Therapy
- PhD
Department of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Master in Physiotherapy(in various specializations)
Ph.D…
School of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science:
Majoring in:
Chemistry | Computer Science | Physiology | Psychology | Biology | Biochemistry | Physics | Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | Statistics
Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) 4 years
Bachelor of Science Honours
Masters of Science
Ph.D.
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