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.
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
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ http://www.smu.ac.za/documents/prospective_students/SMU%20-%20Undergraduate%20Courses.pdf
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