Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
File:Sefako Makgatho Logo 2018.svg | |
Former names | MEDUNSA |
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Motto | Knowledge for Quality Health Services |
Type | Public University |
Established | 1 January 2015 |
Chancellor | Edna Molewa |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Chris de Beer |
Students | approx. 4000 |
Location | Ga-Rankuwa (next to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital) Tshwane , , 25°37′8″S 28°1′22″E / 25.61889°S 28.02278°E |
Colours | Orange, Blue, White |
Website | http://www.smu.ac.za/ |
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is a university in Pretoria North, Gauteng Province, South Africa.[1] It was formed on 1 January 2015. Previously it was known as Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) and later as a campus of the University of Limpopo.[2] It is named after South African ANC leader Sefako Makgatho.[3]
History
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] From 2005 to 2015, the University was a campus of the University of Limpopo, but it was separated following a review of the merger.[6] 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.
Degree programmes
The following degree programmes are offered:[7]
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (incl. ECP)
Master of Medicine – MMed (in various specialisations)
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc Clinical Psychology)
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 Sciences
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)
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Department of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
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
PhD..
Council
- Dr V Ramlakan - Chairperson
- Prof CR de Beer - The Vice-Chancellor (Section 18(1)(a))
- Mr HJ Croucamp - Acting Registrar
References
- ^ "Medunsa to be split from University of Limpopo". Business Day Live.
- ^ "SA: Sefako University to incorporate Medunsa Campus". africanbrains.net.
- ^ "allAfrica.com: South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande Launches Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, 14 Apr". allAfrica.com.
- ^ SAPA. "SABC News - Gauteng to open new university in 2015:Saturday 17 May 2014". sabc.co.za.
- ^ "Medunsa students receive death threats". The Citizen.
- ^ https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/New-Gauteng-university-to-open-in-2015-20140516
- ^ http://www.smu.ac.za/documents/prospective_students/SMU%20-%20Undergraduate%20Courses.pdf