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Contact Details

Telephone:
+27 12 521 3976
Email:
secretary.pharmacy@smu.ac.za
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Overview

The School of Pharmacy at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is committed to producing highly skilled, ethically grounded, and patient-focused pharmacy professionals who contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s healthcare system. The School delivers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, and practical training, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for roles in community, hospital, industrial, and regulatory pharmacy settings. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and evidence-based practice, the School equips students to optimise medication therapy, promote rational medicine use, and improve health outcomes across diverse populations while responding to evolving pharmaceutical and public health needs.

Campuses

Location Province
Ga-Rankuwa Gauteng
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Qualifications and Courses

Doctoral Degree

  • Doctor of Pharmacy|On-Campus
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacy|On-Campus

Masters Degree

  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Clinical Pharmacy|On-Campus
  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Pharmaceutical Sciences|On-Campus
  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Pharmacy Practice|On-Campus
  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Public Health Pharmacy and Management|On-Campus
  • Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) in Radiopharmacy|On-Campus

Postgraduate Diploma

  • Postgraduate diploma in Hospital Pharmacy Management|On-Campus

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)|On-Campus

Advanced Diploma

  • Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Post-Basic Course|On-Campus

Diploma

  • Diploma in Pharmacy Technician Basic Course|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Vaccinology|On-Campus

Occupational & Skills

  • Occupational Certificate: Pharmacist Assistant (Basic and Post-Basic)|On-Campus

Short Course

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses|On-Campus
  • Dispensing Course for Healthcare Professionals|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 16 Apr 2026.

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