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Former names
  
MEDUNSA

Chancellor
  
Miss Edna Molewa

Colours
  
Orange, Blue, White

Founded
  
1 January 2015

Established
  
1 January 2015

Vice-Chancellor
  
Prof. Chris de Beer

Phone
  
+27 12 521 4111

Number of students
  
4,000

Location
  
Ga-Rankuwa (next to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital) Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Address
  
Molotlegi Street, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, 0208, South Africa

Motto
  
Knowledge for Quality Health Services

Similar
  
Tshwane University of Techno, University of Pretoria, University of South Africa (U, Medunsa, Tshwane University of Techno

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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 Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA). It is named after South African politician Sefako Makgatho.

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History

The seat of the 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. 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.

School of Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (incl. ECP)

Master of Medicine – MMed (in various specialisations)

Doctor of Medicine (MD in General Surgery)

Phd (in various specialisations)

School of Oral Health

Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS)

Master of Dentistry (MDent) (various specialisations)

PhD in Dentistry

Bachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT)

Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)

School of Nursing

Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur) (I et A)

Bachelor of Nursing Science Honours (in various specialisations)

Master of Nursing Science (in various specialisations)

PhD in Nursing Science

Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health Nursing

School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

PhD in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma (Hospital Pharmacy Management)

School of Dietetics and Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

School of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

School of Pathology and Pre-Clinical Sciences

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

PhD

Leaders

  • Interim Campus Head: Prof. Tshepo Gugushe
  • Interim Council:
  • Prof. Olive Shisana (Chairperson)
  • Prof. A. M. Segone
  • Dr. N. Simelela
  • Paul Slack
  • Sizo Mchunu
  • References

    Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Wikipedia