Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Former names	MEDUNSA
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, Gauteng Province, South Africa 25°37′8″S 28°1′22″E / 25.61889°S 28.02278°E / -25.61889; 28.02278Coordinates: 25°37′8″S 28°1′22″E / 25.61889°S 28.02278°E / -25.61889; 28.02278
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)

Council

• • Dr V Ramlakan - Chairperson
  • Prof CR de Beer - The Vice-Chancellor (Section 18(1)(a))
  • Mr HJ Croucamp - Acting Registrar

References

External links

• Official website