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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU)

School of Medicine

Contact Details

Telephone:
(012) 521 5759 | 5760 | 4464 | 5060
Email:
dean.medicine@smu.ac.za
Address:
Molotlegi Street, Ga-Rankuwa
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Overview

The School of Medicine at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is dedicated to training competent, ethical, and socially responsive medical professionals equipped to address South Africa’s evolving healthcare challenges. The School offers a rigorous, science-based curriculum that integrates foundational biomedical sciences with early clinical exposure and progressive patient-centred training across diverse healthcare settings. With a strong emphasis on community-oriented primary care, research, and evidence-based practice, the School prepares graduates to deliver high-quality healthcare services, advance medical knowledge, and contribute meaningfully to health system strengthening and equitable access to care in both urban and underserved populations.

Campuses

Location Province
Ga-Rankuwa Gauteng
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine (MMed) in General Surgery|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)|On-Campus

Masters Degree

  • Master of Medicine (MMed)|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anaesthesiology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Anatomical Pathology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Chemical Pathology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Clinical Psychology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Dermatology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Diagnostic Radiology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Family Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Forensic Pathology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in General Surgery|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Haematological Pathology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Medical Microbiology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Neurological Surgery|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Neurology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Nuclear Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Occupational Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Ophthalmology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Orthopaedics|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Otorhinolaryngology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child Health|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Plastic Surgery|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Psychiatry|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Public Health Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Urology|On-Campus
  • Master of Medicine (MMed) in Virology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Physiology|On-Campus
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine|On-Campus
  • Master of Science (MSc) in Physiology|On-Campus

Honours Degree

  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Anatomical Pathology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Haematological Pathology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Medical Biochemistry/Chemical Pathology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Medical Microbiology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Medical Physics)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Medical Virology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Pharmacology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Physiology)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) in Medical Sciences (Psychology)|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Medical Physics|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography (BDR)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)|On-Campus
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – Extended Degree Programme|On-Campus

Diploma

  • Diploma in Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 16 Apr 2026.

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