Sefako Makgatho University SMU Postgraduate Application 2025-2026

Sefako Makgatho University SMU Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Admission Requirements

MMed Degree Programme

In order to be admitted to an M Med degree course a candidate must:

(i)              be in possession of an MBChB or equivalent degree and be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a medical practitioner.

(ii)             be appointed to a Registrar’s post recognised by the HPCSA. This post must be occupied for the full duration of registration as required under these rules.

(iii)            meet any other requirements that may be enunciated in the rules for the specific degree for which registration is requested.

(i)              All MMed students as a prerequisite must have completed an approved research methodology course within two years of a four-year programme, and three years of a five year programme in accordance with rule SMM1.2 (iv).

MSc Degree Programme
(i) Applicants must be in possession of an Honours degree in Psychology or an equivalent or have received status from Senate according to the rules and regulations regarding such Admission. A student must have obtained an average mark of 65% and above to be considered.

MSc (Med)Degree Programme

(i)                   This course is open to students who are in possession of BSc (Med) (Hons) degree or who have received BSc (Med) (Hons) status. MSc (Med) studies may be continued in the respective fields in accordance with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University General Rules for Postgraduate studies.

(ii)                 An MBChB graduate may be admitted directly to MSc (Med) studies provided that the duration of the study period for the MSc (Med) course is extended by one year.

(iii)                Any candidate accepted for MSc (Med) Physiology who has not done a course in Biostatistics will be required to do Biostatistics (BIOZ 701) as part of the MSc (Med) degree.

PhD Degree Programme

Unless otherwise indicated, the General Rules for postgraduate students apply.

A candidate for the degree of PhD shall execute during not less than two academic years advanced research under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate. The student shall in the first year, enrol for and pass the courses:

REME801             Research Methodology, and

PROD801              Protocol Development, unless he/she can provide proof of having passed these courses within the previous five years.

The research may take place in the University or in an institution deemed by the Senate to be part of the University for this purpose.

Admission Requirements – DSc (Med) Degree Programme

The degree of Doctor of Medical Science, DSc (Med) would normally follow on a PhD or MD and could be awarded to a candidate for high level and internationally recognised research based on peer reviewed research articles published in internationally recognised journals. Review articles would not be considered.

Contact Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Call Centre: (012) 521-5057 / 5059 / 5062
Monday to Friday: 07h30 – 16h00
Fax: (012) 521-4110

Physical Address:
Molotlegi Street,
Ga-Rankuwa,
Pretoria, Gauteng