Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU; Afrikaans: Die Mediese Universiteit van Suid-Afrika) is a medical university in Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng Province, South Africa.^[1] Its current incarnation was formed on 1 January 2015. Previously, it was known as Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) and later as MEDUNSA campus of the University of Limpopo.^[2] It is named after South African ANC leader Sefako Makgatho.^[3]

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Former names	Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA)
Motto	Knowledge for Quality Health Services
Type	Public University
Established	1 January 2015
Chancellor	Dr Zweli Mkhize
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Peter Mbati
Students	approx. 12000
Location	Ga-Rankuwa (next to Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital) Tshwane , Gauteng Province , South Africa 25°37′8″S 28°1′22″E
Colours	Orange, Blue, White
Website	http://www.smu.ac.za/

History

The Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) was established in 1976 to provide medical education to black students, who were restricted from attending most medical schools in South Africa by the Apartheid government,^[4] with a few exceptions at segregated non-white-only medical schools.^[5][6]

The seat of the university is located at Ga-Rankuwa.^[7] The name change from MEDUNSA to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) was one of the causes of the riots in August 2014.^[8] From 2005 to 2015, the university was a campus of the University of Limpopo, but it was separated following a review of the merger.^[9] 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.

Organization

Organizational

Council Judge NM Mavundla - Former Chairperson Ms MM Rambauli - Chairperson Prof Peter Mbati - Vice-Chancellor Dr J Mabelebele - Registrar Linda Rojie - President of Convocation Ernest Sambo - Convocation Convocation Linda Rojie - President Mogomotsi Poppy Mmamolefe- Vice-President Sixishe Camagwini Khanya - Secretary Ernest Sambo Sepirwa Edward Kgabo Dr Mbhodi Langanani

Degree programmes

The following degree programmes are offered:^[10]

School of Medicine

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)

Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (BRad Diag)

Diploma in Emergency medical care (Paramedic)

Higher certificate in Emergency medical care (ECA)

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 Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

PhD in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Postgraduate Diploma (Hospital Pharmacy Management)

School of Health Care Sciences

Department of Nursing Sciences

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

Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Masters of Science in Dietetics

PhD in Dietetics

Department of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Masters of Occupational Therapy

PhD in Occupational Therapy

Department of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Master of Science in Physiotherapy (in various specialization)

Master of Science in Physiotherapy (in various specialization)

PhD in Physiotherapy

Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

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.

References

1. "Medunsa to be split from University of Limpopo". Business Day Live. Archived from the original on 2020-07-11. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
2. "SA: Sefako University to incorporate Medunsa Campus". africanbrains.net. Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
3. "allAfrica.com: South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande Launches Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, 14 Apr". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
4. "University of Limpopo". Ul.ac.za. Archived from the original on 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
5. Digby, Anne (2013). "Black Doctors and Discrimination under South Africa's Apartheid Regime". Medical History. 57 (2): 269–290. doi:10.1017/mdh.2012.106. PMC 3867842. PMID 24070349.
6. Bhana, Surendra; Vahed, Goolam (January 2011). "'Colours Do Not Mix': Segregated Classes at the University of Natal, 1936–1959". Journal of Natal and Zulu History. 29 (1): 66–100. doi:10.1080/02590123.2011.11964165. hdl:10413/8121. S2CID 142593969.
7. SAPA. "SABC News - Gauteng to open new university in 201517 May 2014". sabc.co.za. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
8. "Medunsa students receive death threats". The Citizen. Archived from the original on 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
9. "New Gauteng university to open in 2015 | News24". Archived from the original on 2018-12-04. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
10. "Smu/001/2021 | Smu". Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-01-10. Retrieved 2016-11-24.

External links

• Official website