Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Former names	Medunsa
Motto	Knowledge for Quality Health Services
Established	1 January 2015
Chancellor	Miss Edna Molewa
Vice-Chancellor	Professor Chris de Beer
Students	approx. 4000
Location	Ga-Rankuwa (next to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital) Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa 25°37′8″S 28°1′22″E / 25.61889°S 28.02278°ECoordinates: 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).^[2] It is named after South African politician Sefako Makgatho.^[3]

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the benchmark institution in South Africa that provides health sciences education.

Mission

• Provide high-quality primary health care, oriented health sciences research, education and services.
• Deploy educational approaches that include evidence-based methods for curriculum development and delivery that are rooted in the community.
• Promote interdisciplinary research, education and skills training that recognizes the cross-disciplinary nature of holistic health care provision.
• Produce health professionals with the advanced clinical capacity to identify, analyse and address the health needs of patients.
• Create an environment that supports innovation and harnesses the power of new technologies to address the health needs of the community.

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] 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.

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Schools and Degrees

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

1. "Medunsa to be split from University of Limpopo". Business Day Live.
2. "SA: Sefako University to incorporate Medunsa Campus". africanbrains.net.
3. "allAfrica.com: South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande Launches Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, 14 Apr". allAfrica.com.
4. SAPA. "SABC News - Gauteng to open new university in 2015:Saturday 17 May 2014". sabc.co.za.
5. "Medunsa students receive death threats". The Citizen.
6. http://www.smu.ac.za/documents/prospective_students/SMU%20-%20Undergraduate%20Courses.pdf

External links

• Official website