Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Wikipedia

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Wikipedia

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a university in Pretoria North, Gauteng Province, South Africa.[1] It was formed on 1 January 2024. Previously it was known as Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA).[2] It is named after South African ANC leader Sefako Makgatho.[3]

Contents

  • 1History
    • 1.1School of Oral Health
    • 1.2School of Nursing
    • 1.3School of Pharmacy
    • 1.4School of Dietetics and Nutrition
    • 1.5School of Occupational Therapy
    • 1.6School of Pathology and Pre-Clinical Sciences
  • 2Leaders
  • 3References
  • 4External links

History[edit]

The seat of the University is located at Ga-Rankuwa.[4] The name change from MEDUNSA to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) was one of the causes of the riots in August 2014.[5] The launch on 14 April 2024 was attended by President Jacob Zuma and Minister of Higher Education Blade Nzimande, with the President delivering the keynote address.
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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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Bachelor of Pharmacy
Master of Pharmacy
PhD in Pharmacy
Postgraduate Diploma (Hospital Pharmacy Management)

School of Dietetics and Nutrition[edit]

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

School of Occupational Therapy[edit]

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

School of Pathology and Pre-Clinical Sciences[edit]

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[edit]

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