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Courses Offered at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) for 2027

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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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Courses to Apply for at SMU for 2027 Academic Year

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18 courses

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logoTotal minimum 25 admission …
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Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 5 years
Total minimum 37 admission …
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Bachelor of Dental Therapy (BDT)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
Total minimum 28 admission …
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Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (B RAD)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years minimum, up to 6 years maximum
Mathematics, Physical Scien…
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 6 years minimum, up to 8 years maximum
Admission Points (APS) of 3…
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum Programme (MBChB-ECP)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 1-year foundation phase followed by the standard 6-year MBCh
Total minimum 32 admission …
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Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (BNAM)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 18+
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B OCC THER)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
Total minimum 25 admission …
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Bachelor of Oral Hygiene (BOH)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
Total minimum 28 admission …
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
Total minimum 32 admission …
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree
Mathematics 5, Physical Sci…
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logoMathematics 4, Physical Sci…
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Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (BSc Dietetics)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years, including a 34-week integrated internship (23 weeks
Total minimum 25 admission …
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Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc Physio)

SMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years minimum
Total minimum 28 admission …
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University logoTotal minimum 25 admission …
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Molotlegi Street, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, South Africa (Postal: Registry, P.O. Box 60, Medunsa, 0204, South Africa)
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Ga-Rankuwa Campus, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng