Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Former names | Medunsa |
|---|---|
| Motto | 'Knowledge for Quality Health Services' |
| Established | 1 January 2015 |
| 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]
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.
Degree programmes
The following degree programmes are offered:
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery MBChB
- Oral Health Sciences
- Dental sciences
- Dental Therapy
- Oral Hygiene
- Health care sciences
- BSC diet
- Occupational therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy
- Radiography
- Speech–language pathology and audiology
- Nursing and midwifery
- Bachelor of Sciences
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.
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