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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027
18
courses listed
3
qualification types
1
campus
16+
lowest APS listed
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University grew out of the former Medunsa campus of the University of Limpopo and was formally established as an independent institution in 2014, taking its name from the anti-apartheid leader and health professional Sefako Makgatho. As South Africa's only dedicated health sciences university, it concentrates its teaching, research and community engagement entirely on medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and the allied health professions through five specialist schools. Its Ga-Rankuwa campus combines academic training with clinical placements at accredited hospitals across Gauteng, Limpopo and North West, giving graduates practical exposure alongside strong grounding in primary health care and community-based service delivery.
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SMU Prospectus 2027
The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.
Published by Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.
Step by step
How to Apply to SMU for 2027
We do not have confirmed 2027 application dates on file for Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Check the official site for the current window before you start.
- Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
- Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
- Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
- Apply on the official portal. The button below opens Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University’s own application page.
- Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.
Ready to apply? This takes you straight to Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University’s own official application page.
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18 listed
Courses Offered at SMU for 2027
What's your APS score?
See which courses at SMU you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 16).
All 18 courses at SMU, grouped by qualification.
SMU Bachelor's Degree Courses 15
- Bachelor of Audiology (B AUD)
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT)
- Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (B RAD)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum Programme (MBChB-ECP)
- Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (BNAM)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B OCC THER)
- Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science - Extended Curriculum Programme (BSc-ECP)
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (BSc Dietetics)
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc Physio)
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
SMU Higher Certificate Courses 2
SMU Diploma Courses 1
Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University before you apply.
Easier entry
SMU Courses With a Low APS Requirement
2 of the 18 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 16. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.
Entry
Admission Requirements at SMU
Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.
Across the 18 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 16 up to 38. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.
APS requirements at SMU, by band
Of the 18 courses listed here, 3 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:
| APS needed | Courses | What this means |
|---|---|---|
| 15 to 19 | 2 | Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes. |
| 35 to 42 | 1 | The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering. |
15 courses do not publish a numeric APS. SMU may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.
NQF levels offered
Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.
- NQF 5 2
- NQF 6 1
- NQF 7 4
- NQF 8 11
Structure
SMU Faculties and What They Offer
The 18 courses listed here are split across 5 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.
Money
Fees and Funding at SMU
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.
Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official SMU site.
Where to study
SMU Campuses
Ga-Rankuwa Campus
Main campusGa-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng
After you graduate
Careers You Can Study For at SMU
These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many SMU courses prepare you for that career.
