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2022/2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Vision, Mission & Mo o 4 Campus Health And Wellness Centre 47
When was SMU Established? 5 Dental Clinic 48
Student Applica on's Frequently Asked Que ons 6 Student Support Referral Unit 48
School of Medicine 10 Social Work Services 49
School of Oral Health Sciences 14 Centre For Student Counselling And Development 50
School of Pharmacy 16 Clinical Psychology Office 50
School of Health Care Sciences 22 Student Residences 51
School of Science and Technology 29 Sport And Recrea on 52
Financial Aid Office 31 Enrolment Management Office 53
Informa on and Communica on Technology 33 Assessment And Cer fica on Office 56
Student Life And Governance 39 Registrar's Office 57
Centre for University Teaching & Learning 40 Security Services 59
Alumni Rela ons Office 42 Student Transport 60
Advocacy And Diversity 45 SMU FM 97.1 61
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Institutional Values
Ÿ Accountability: We are obliged to answer for the
execu on of our responsibili es. Accountability
cannot be delegated, whereas responsibility can be
delegated without abdica ng accountability.
Ÿ Effec ve leadership: we are results-driven and focus
on achieving strategic objec ves and posi ve
outcomes.
Ÿ Efficiency: We pledge to be efficient stewards of the
resources entrusted to our care to ensure maximum
benefit for the university.
Ÿ Excellence: Performance excellence in the core and
opera onal func ons of the university.
Ÿ Integrity: We act with integrity in accordance with
Ÿ SMU is a dedicated health sciences university providing
professional training and educa on in a range of fields the highest academic, professional, and ethical
through excellence in teaching, learning, innova ve standards.
research and community engagement. Ÿ Respect: We respect and honour the dignity of each
person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse,
inclusive, and safe community.
Ÿ Student centred: Promo ng student-centeredness
Ÿ Transforming health services through excellence and as the heart of the academic enterprise.
innova on. Ÿ Ubuntu: ubuntu encompasses respect, dignity,
value, acceptance, sharing, co-responsibility,
humaneness, social jus ce, fairness, personhood,
morality, group solidarity, compassion, concilia on,
Ÿ ‘Knowledge for Quality Health Services’.
et cetera.
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENT APPLICATIONS - FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS ( )
When can I apply to study at SMU in 2022? What are the admissions requirements?
Applica ons open on 1 April 2021 and the closing date for For informa on on admissions requirements and relevant
submission of 2022 applica ons for all undergraduate school subjects, refer to the www.smu.ac.za, click under
programmes is on Wednesday, 30 July 2021: students and look for the following:
Ÿ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Dental · Admissions and Selec ons Rules for different Schools;
Surgery, BSc (Physiotherapy), Bachelor of Pharmacy,
· And Undergraduate Prospectus 2022
Bachelor of Dental Therapy, Bachelor of Oral Hygiene;
Bachelor of Radiography
Please note: the University receives more applica ons than
Ÿ Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery; BSc, BSc
it can accommodate and meet admission requirements and
(Diete cs), Bachelor of Speech, Language Pathology
therefore does not guarantee admission.
and Audiology, Bachelor of Occupa onal Therapy,
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene; Higher Cer ficate in How can I apply?
Vaccinology, Higher Cer ficate in Medical Emergency You can apply either online or manually. However, online
applica ons are currently limited to undergraduate
Does SMU consider late applica ons? qualifica ons for South African and Interna onal applicants
Unfortunately, late applica ons will not be considered. who have wri en or are studying towards the Na onal
Senior Cer ficate (NSC) and Independent Examina ons
How many qualifica ons/degrees can I apply for? Board (IEB) cer ficate or studying at other South African
You are allowed to apply for a maximum of two qualifi- Universi es.
ca ons, first choice and second choice.
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How do I apply online? record (if you have a ended other universi es
To apply online, you need: including SMU) and proof of payment of the non-
· Access to the internet and a valid email address; refundable applica on fee.
· To complete the Applica on Form accurately online; If I am an interna onal student; how do I apply to study
· To specify the names of your first and second choice at SMU?
degrees (if applicable); All non-South African ci zens and non-permanent
· Pay the R200 non-refundable applica on fee; and residents are required to obtain a study permit before
· Upload the following documents: cer fied copies of registering as students. Applica on for study permits
your ID/passport; Grade 11/12 results; academic should be submi ed to the South African Home Affairs,
record (if you have a ended other universi es Consulate or High Commissioner in your country of
including SMU) and proof of payment of the non- residence/origin, and should be in favour of Sefako
refundable applica on fee. Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). The study
permit should be submi ed during registra on.
How do I apply manually?
How do I apply for SMU student residence/
· Download the Applica on Form that is available on
accommoda on?
www.smu.ac.za;
There is an op on for residen al applica on on the
· Complete the form in full and answer all ques ons Applica on Form.
with black ink (pen);
· Make sure the names appearing on your iden ty Please Note: there are limited places in University
document (ID), as well as your cer ficates are the residence and admission to study at SMU does not
same and in the same sequence; and guarantee a place in residence. The places are awarded
· Include the following documents: cer fied copies of on a first come first served basis and the University is not
your ID/passport; Grade 11/12 results; academic obliged to provide a place in the residence.
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How much is the applica on fee? · Official academic record(s) from previous university
The applica on fee is R200 and is non-refundable. (ies) a ended, including SMU (if applicable).
· Proof of applica on fee payment (copy of deposit
Where and how do I deposit the applica on fee? slip).
· Bank Name: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071 244 395 To whom do I address my manual SMU applica on
Account Name: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences form?
University Post to:
Branch Number: 020 909 The Registrar
Please note: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
· Use your ID or student number as a Reference. P.O. Box 60
· No cash should accompany the applica on form. Medunsa
0204
· Applica on Forms without proof of payment will not
be considered. Or hand deliver to:
Enrolment Management Office
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
What documents do I a ach to the applica on form?
Clinical Pathology Building (Basement)
· Cer fied copy of your ID or Birth Cer ficate. Office Hours: 07h30 – 16h00 (Monday – Friday)
· Cer fied copy of final Grade 11 results or mid-year
Grade 12 results or Na onal Senior Cer ficate Or email to:
(NSC)/Matric Cer ficate (if you have completed Grade apply@smu.ac.za.
12/Matric).
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How do I know if my SMU applica on form has been Where can I get more informa on about the applica on
received? process?
· You will receive an SMS/email no fica on. · Enquiries should be emailed to: enquiries@smu.ac.za.
When can I expect a response about the status of my Please note: Communica on should be through email
applica on if am in Grade 12? because staff members are currently working from home
· Pre-selec ons will be done between October and in compliance with lockdown regula ons.
December 2020, using your Grade 11 results (for those
in Grade 12) and you will be informed about the When is registra on going to take place for the accepted
outcome. applicants?
· The final selec on will take place in January 2021, · Successful applicants will be informed about
a er the release of Grade 12/NSC results by the registra on details in January 2022.
Department of Basic Educa on and Independent
Examina ons Board.
· There will be SMS and email no fica ons and/or Can a study/admission offer be withdrawn?
telephone calls to applicants. · Yes, the offer can be withdrawn if the informa on
provided by the applicant is found to be untruthful
When can I expect a response about the outcome of my a er an admission offer has been made. The
admission offer can be revoked immediately and no
applica on if I have already passed Grade12/Matric?
further correspondence will be entered into with the
· You may receive the outcome of your applica on applicant.
before the end of 2021 or early in January 2022.
· You can also check the status of your applica on on
www.smu.ac.za.
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Dura on: Minimum: 6 years and Maximum: 8 years
Career Opportuni es
Ÿ Can work as a clinician/medical doctor and
specialize in various medical disciplines.
8 Ÿ Can work in the area of innova on and research
Ÿ Can work as an educator or an administrator in
the medical field.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery Extended Curriculum (MBChB - ECP)
Eligibility
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
(DIP EMC)
indigenous South Africans (Blacks) from Quin le 1 Requirements
and 2 schools who have not previously been Ÿ Senior Cer ficate with University exemp on, or
engaged in ter ary educa on and have not been its equivalent (NQF 4) as determined with an
able to get admission into the six-year SMU M-score of 10 with a minimum of an E symbol on
medicine degree program (MBChB). Applica ons Higher Grade or D symbol on Standard Grade
that do not meet the above criteria are declined. pass for English, Mathema cs,
Only 50 spaces are available on a compe ve basis. Biology/Physiology, Physical Sciences.
A er comple ng the one-year founda on program, Ÿ Na onal Cer ficate, must have achieved a
students enter into the mainstream SMU MBChB minimum pass of 60% for English, Mathema cs,
program. The following are the minimum entry Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
requirements: Na onal Senior Cer ficate with a Diploma
endorsement must have the following subjects and
ra ng codes
Ÿ English :5
Ÿ Mathema cs :4
Ÿ Life Sciences :4
Ÿ Physical Sciences :4
Ÿ Addi onal (1) :3
Ÿ Addi onal (2) :3
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The applicant must pass the Medical Fitness and Na onal Senior Cer ficate with a Higher Cer ficate
Physical Fitness Evalua ons. endorsement must have the following subjects and
ra ng codes
Dura on: 2 years Ÿ English :3
Ÿ A mid-level emergency care worker in EMS. Ÿ Mathema cs : 3 or
Ÿ Registra on with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Mathema cal Literacy :6
Ÿ Professional and personal development to a Ÿ Life Sciences : 3 and or
Bachelor's degree EMC Physical Sciences :3
Ÿ Addi onal subject (1) :3
Ÿ Addi onal subject (2) :3
Higher Cer ficate in Emergency Medical
Total : Minimum 18
Care (HCERT EMC) points
Requirements The applicant must pass the Medical Fitness and
Ÿ Senior Cer ficate with a minimum of an E Physical Fitness Evalua ons
symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on
Standard Grade pass for English Mathema cs, Dura on: 1 year
Biology and/or Physical Sciences. Ÿ An entry-level emergency care worker in EMS.
Ÿ Na onal Cer ficate (Voca onal) with a Ÿ Registra on with the HPCSA as an Emergency
minimum pass of 60% for English, Mathema cs, Care Assistant (ECA).
Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences.
Ÿ Professional and personal development to a
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BACHELOR OF DIAGNOSTIC
RADIOGRAPHY (B RAD):
Ÿ Na onal senior cer ficate (NSC) for Degree Minimum admission point of 4 in each of the
purpose with (Mathema cs, Physical Science, Life following subjects is required
Science and English) all at a minimum score of 4. Ÿ Mathema cs
Ÿ Candidates must also meet the University Ÿ Physical Sciences
admission criteria. Ÿ Life Sciences
Ÿ Candidates are also required to spend me in the Ÿ English
X-Ray Department for 40 hours to familiarise Total minimum admission point score = 16
themselves with the profession.
NATIONAL SR NSC- LEVEL OF ADMISSION
Remaining subjects:
ACHIEVEMENT ACHIEVEMENT POINTS (APS) Life Orienta on: 3 and others: 6
LEVEL
7 Outstanding Achievement (80-100%) Minimum: 3 years
6 Meritorious Achievement (70-79%)
5 Substantial Achievement (60-69%)
Maximum: 5 years
4 Adequate Achievement (50-59%)
3 Moderate Achievement (40-49%) Clinical training is done at accredited hospitals in
2 Elementary Achievement (30-39%) Gauteng, Limpopo and North West provinces.
1 Not achieved (0-29%)
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Career Advancement
Ÿ Ultrasonography
Ÿ Mammography
Ÿ Radiotherapy
Ÿ Nuclear Medicine Please Note: For applicants with qualifica on/par al
Ÿ Honours (Specialising in Compounded qualifica on different requirement will apply. Please
Tomography, MERI etc.) contact SOHS Administra on for informa on.
Ÿ Masters
Ÿ PhD
Career Opportunity
Ÿ Public hospitals
Ÿ Private hospitals
Ÿ Mining industry
Ÿ Radiography educa on
Ÿ Self-employment
Ÿ Corporate (Marke ng App Specialist).
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APS Calculator
Applica ons will be considered from candidates
who have, or about to receive:
Ÿ A matricula on cer ficate from Matricula on
Board/
Ÿ Cer ficate of exemp on from the matricula on
examina on granted by the Matricula on
Board/HESA.
Ÿ Candidates will be required to have passed these
major subjects: Mathema cs, Physical Sciences,
Life Sciences and English with minimum level=5
each at matric level, and indicate BPharm as their
first choice.
Ÿ The BPharm Student Selec on Commi ee at SMU
screens all candidates who comply with the above
criteria.
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Ÿ Shortlis ng is based on the academic results (from pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians) provided
the maximum results) to iden fy suitable that they have a matricula on cer ficate with the
candidates for admission and provisional following subjects; Mathema cs, Life Sciences,
admission. Physical Sciences and English with a minimum APS
Ÿ Due to lack of capacity, there are limita ons in the level of 5 per subject.
numbers of intake; some applicants may not be
selected even if they meet the minimum Graduates
requirements. There is a limited intake of Graduates with Health
Ÿ The screening will have to be based on the Na onal Sciences/BSc degrees who will be considered for
Demographic profile of the country. enrolment into the First Year.
Mark obtained during the degree will be scored
Non-South African should obtain the following: according to the table below:
Ÿ There is a limited intake of candidates A-Levels in
the following subjects: Mathema cs, Physical
Science, Biology & English, with symbols a
minimum symbol C.
Ÿ Matricula on exemp on cer ficate from the South
African Matricula on Board /HESA/University
South Africa (USAF) is required.
Mature Age applicants
Applicants who have completed appropriate training Ÿ Points are allocated according to the above table
within the requirements of the Na onal Qualifica ons for all courses. The points will be summed and
Framework will be considered (e.g. formally trained divided by the number of courses.
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Ÿ Candidates with a total of 12 points qualify for the year of BSc degree/Health Sciences degree?
selec on process. Ÿ Selec on is on a compe ve basis and a
Ÿ Applicants who meet the minimum academic student's average mark should be 65% and above.
requirements will be compe ng for space with Ÿ The applicant should have a matricula on
those with maximum academic requirements. cer ficate with the following subjects;
Ÿ Selec on is on a compe ve basis and the Mathema cs, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and
student's average should be 65% in the final year. English with a minimum APS level of 5 per
Ÿ The me to complete the degree is also taken into subject.
account. A three or four-year Health Sciences/BSc Ÿ Each applica on will be considered by the
completed in the minimum me: two addi onal Selec on Commi ee and ranked based on their
credits (+2). academic outcomes.
Ÿ Honours Degree: one addi onal credit if achieved
Selec on Process
in minimum me (+2).
Ÿ The BPharm Selec on Commi ee may screen all
Ÿ Master's Degree: one addi onal credit if achieved
candidates who comply with the selec on
in minimum me (+2).
requirements and submi ed via the Student
Ÿ Applicants with incomplete Health Sciences/BSc Enrolment office.
degree will be considered only for enrolment into
First Year. Final selec on and the number of spaces are prede-
termined by the office of Ins tu onal Planning
Transfers from SMU and/or other universi es annually, and will be based on the following
Ÿ A limited number of applicants with incomplete distribu on:
Health Sciences/BSc degree will be considered Ÿ Successful applicants will be admi ed into
from the Matric and the performance in the first first year level.
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Ÿ 90 % of the students comprises of: Internship
o Pre-selected students now given substan ve A er qualifica on, graduates must undertake one
offers on grounds of either having maintained year of internship, during which they must
their performance in the SMU Admission score. sa sfactorily complete a pre-registra on examina on
o Students selected from the remaining pool of for entry-level pharmacists. They are then required
applicants from another school, leaving to complete one year in the public sector as a
assessments. community service pharmacist, before proceeding to
Ÿ 4 % who have completed their first degree at SMU. full registra on as a pharmacist.
This includes students from other disciplines. Please Note: These rules must comply with the
Selec on will be based on a calcula on of points proposed regula ons of the SA Pharmacy Council as
for each symbol. promulgated in terms of the Pharmacy Act, as
Ÿ 4 % of the students who have excelled in BSc or amended.
equivalent first-year courses at SMU.
Ÿ 2 % of the students who have completed a first Curriculum
degree at another University. (i) Dura on of the programme: 4 years
(ii) The BPharm programme will be presented in
Registra on with South African Pharmacy Council semester module format.
(SAPC): (iii) The BPharm curriculum will be updated
Ÿ All students admi ed to the first year of study must con nuously to reflect statutory requirements.
register with South Africa Pharmacy Council before (iv) Methods of teaching and learning include small
31 March of the relevant year. The registra on fee
is determined by the South African Pharmacy
Council. Please contact the School of Pharmacy for
further informa on
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Online Higher Cer ficate In Vaccinology
[HCERT (VACC)] (SCV01)
About the HCert (Vacc) qualifica on
The HCert (Vacc) is designed to equip healthcare workers
(HCWs) with the theore cal knowledge and prac cal
exper se necessary for running an up-to-date clinic
offering infant / childhood vaccina on services. The
HCert (Vacc) is registered on the Na onal Qualifica ons
Framework at Level 5, carrying a total number of 120
credits.
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Ÿ Minimum Admission Requirements: Registered o The second block consists of module 6 to 11 and
General Nurse and Midwife with the SA Nursing includes prac cal assignments with forma ve
Council, or a 3-year qualifica on in a relevant health assessments of prac ce, a cer ficate of
science (i.e. in which training in vaccina ng is
competence and final Por olio of Vaccinology
included) from a ter ary ins tu on registered with
Theory and Prac ce for the End of Year
the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
Summa ve Assessment.
Ÿ Selec on Criteria: Priority will be given to in-service
Draft Portfolio of Vaccinology Theory and Practice
HCWs who are currently working within the field of
BLOCK 1
vaccina on, or who are planning to work within this Module 1 Introduction to human infectious disease immunology
field in the near future. Applicants will be required to Module 2 Introduction to vaccinology
write a mo va on explaining why they should be Module 3 Introduction to vaccine manufacturing and
accepted for this programme. distribution
Module 4 Introduction to theExpanded Programme on
Dura on minimum: 1 year Immunisation of South Africa (EPI
-SA)
Maximum dura on: 2 years Module 5 Introduction to the epidemiology of vaccine
-
preventable diseases and the corresponding vaccines
used within the EPI
Registra on: Students must register for the academic
Final Portfolio of Vaccinology Theory and Practice
year at the beginning of the year before the closing
BLOCK 2
date, as specified in the SMU General Calendar. Module 6 EPI vaccination schedules and strategies in South
Africa
Curriculum Module 7 Introduction to cold chain management
Module 8 Introduction to the safe administration of
Ÿ The programme is divided into 2 blocks consis ng of
vaccines
11 modules. Module 9 Introduction to adverse events
o The first block consists of module 1 to 5 and a following immunisation
dra Por olio of Vaccinology Theory and Module 10 Introduction to advocacy, communication and
social mobilisation to increase vaccination uptake
Prac ce for forma ve assessment. Module 11 Monitoring and evaluation of EPI
-SA
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Recogni on of prior learning:
Modules 6 to 11 all have prac cal assignments which
are based on vaccina on prac ces. Students who are
already competent in vaccina on prac ces and can
produce evidence of this competence, will be able to
submit this evidence and thus be exempt from
comple ng these assignments. Their supervisor /
manager / employer will be required to complete and
sign a cer ficate of prac ce for each specific task, and
these cer ficates will form part of the Por olio of
Vaccinology Theory and Prac ce.
Why should you enroll in the HCert (Vacc)?
Ÿ All HCert (Vacc) alumni are given permanent online
access to updated course materials at no cost to
enable them to keep up to date with the latest
developments in EPI-SA. A Physiotherapist can also be self-employed
Ÿ Qualified HCWs will be able to promote vaccina on (private prac ce).
with confidence, which will in turn increase public
confidence in vaccina on, and thereby increase
vaccina on uptake.
Ÿ The HCert (Vacc) qualifica on is approved by the
Department of Higher Educa on and Training and
the Council for Higher Educa on and is accredited by
the South African Qualifica ons Authority.
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Biochemistry consul ng, financial ins tu ons, census offices,
Teaching, research, quality control, sales produc on, market research organiza ons, and all other
research, and development, agricultural / crop industries. Sta s cs experts a ract rela vely high
development, pharmaceu cals, water treatment, food salaries. There are also possibili es of launching
industries, bio-safety and the environment as well as private consul ng agencies.
industries transforma on raw material using chemical
and biochemical technology. Computer Science
This is a fast-growing industry with highly compe ve
Mathema cs & Applied Mathema cs remunera on. Opportuni es exists for:
Ÿ Teaching, research engineering, informa on and Ÿ Programme and system analysts,
Ÿ System designer,
communica ons technology, computer programming,
Ÿ Database managers,
system analysis & opera onal func oning.
Ÿ Opera on managers,
Ÿ Some career opportuni es are Educators, Lecturers, Ÿ Project managers
Educa on Specialists, Data Analyst, Data Scien sts, Ÿ Network specialists.
Telecommunica on, Researchers and Scien sts. Ÿ Informa on and communica ons technology
Ÿ Some possible employers include Banks, Financial
Ÿ Computer programming.
ins tu ons, Businesses, Universi es, Schools,
Educa on Departments, ICT Companies, Research Ÿ So ware tes ng.
and Development Centres.
Physiology
Academic opportuni es exist in medical facul es for
Sta s cs and Opera ons Research
lecturing and research. Physiologists are also in demand
Ÿ The scope of exper se developed includes (but not in pharmaceu cal companies, biotechnology and
limited to) applica ons in teaching, research, various medical disciplines.
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Psychology Services rendered
Has applica on to careers in a broad spectrum of se ng
ranging from: schools, clinics, churches, community Merit Bursaries
service organisa ons, hospitals rehabilita on centres, As a first year student, you would qualify to receive a
universi es, educa on departments, the HSRC, SANDF, merit bursary if you are studying towards the first
Department of Labour, commerce, industry and private degree for the first me a er grade 12. An average mark
prac ce. of 70% or higher in your grade 12 final examina on is
needed to qualify for the bursary.
Physics
Career opportuni es include teaching, research, The average is calculated as follows:
medical physics, nuclear physics, physical engineering Ÿ The Old Curriculum, Matricula on Cer ficate:
and industry. Some of the fields includes: acous cs, Ÿ Add the percentages of (six best) of the final exam
astronomy, astrophysics, geophysics, vacuum science, results and divide by (six).
thin film technology, environment, material sciences, Ÿ On the New Curriculum, Senior Cer ficate:
technicians, so ware designs. Ÿ Add the percentage of all subjects (excluding Life
Orienta on) and divide by the number of those
Biology subjects.
Nature conversa on bodies; (natural, provincial and
private); educa on (primary to ter ary); government Bursaries/Scholarships
departments (agriculture, forestry, sea fisheries, water Students are urged to apply for external bursaries at
affairs and environmental affairs), medical and different companies, government departments and
veterinary laboratories, private sector (industry, municipali es. Addresses are available at
environmental impact assessments; pharmaceu cal www.zabursaries.co.za and at the Financial Aid Office.
companies).
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Na onal Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to provide the support and assistance needed to
All applica ons for NSFAS funding have to be made realize the ambi ons of their customers.
online on the NSFAS website www.nsfas.org.za. Ÿ More importantly, they understand the challenges
Please take note of the annual NSFAS closing date. experienced by students. They believe that as Fundi,
they can make a valuable contribu on to South
The following Computer Labs on Campus are available Africans by providing students the support and
where you can complete your applica ons and update assistance they need to be successful.
your details: Ÿ Fundi remains mindful of the power of the
Ÿ BMS 301, BMS Study Hall, NSB CBE, NSB E-Learning partnerships they have developed over me and
Centre and Residence 2B want to assure their customers of their con nued
Ÿ Scanning facili es (to upload your suppor ng support. Fundi will strive to deliver innova ve
documents) are also available at the Library and the educa on solu ons that support and enable their
Financial Aid Office, One Stop Student Centre, customers' educa on ambi ons.
Basement Clinical Pathology Building. Ÿ To get more informa on on their new brand please
Ÿ For enquiries and more informa on on the above visit the website on www.fundi.co.za or call the
please visit the Financial Aid Office or visit the NSFAS call the Customer Care line on 0860 55 55 44. For
website: www.nsfas.org.za. your convenience, all the contact and address details
will stay the same.
Fundi Capital (Pty) Ltd (previously known as Eduloan) Ÿ Allowances such as books, meals and cash are
Ÿ Fundi believes that the more you know, the more offered through the Eduxtras card. For enquiries,
you can become, and they want to partner with please visit the Fundi Office at the One Stop Student
their customers on their educa on journey to help Centre, Basement Clinical Pathology Building,
them realize their dreams. Fundi understands that Tel. 012 521 5964.
learning needs to go beyond finance, and they want
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Addi onal informa on
The Financial Aid Office (FAO) strives to render excellent,
efficient, professional and a friendly service to students.
Financial aid offers students an opportunity to access
ter ary educa on, however not all students qualify for
assistance and financial aid is granted on the basis of
certain financial and academic criteria. Students are
urged to visit the FAO for more informa on and
assistance.
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The following are steps on how students can
access the Blackboard:
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Mission: Services rendered
Ÿ To lead the design, development,
implementa on and evalua on of student and Student Academic Development
staff development ini a ves · Coordinate the Student Mentorship Programme
Ÿ To provide an evidence based health sciences · Tutor training
educa on consultancy service · Develop and support students on study skills
Ÿ To provide services related to peer and student · Coordinate Na onal Benchmarking Test (NBT)
evalua on of teaching, learning and assessment · Coordinate and facilitate Supplemental
Ÿ To ini ate, review and evaluate curriculum Instruc on (SI)
development and transforma on ini a ves · Coordinate and facilitate Wri ng Centre (WC)
Ÿ To ini ate, guide, implement and review · Community outreach: Mo va onal Talks in High
learning technologies Schools
Ÿ To provide health sciences illustra on and
audio-visual services
Ÿ To design, develop, implement and evaluate
relevant student academic support services
Ÿ To contribute to educa onal scholarship and
research.
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Ÿ To provide professional development on
ma ers related to the enhancement of teaching
and learning.
Ÿ To support evalua on of teaching.
Ÿ To encourage and support academics in the use
of technology in their teaching.
Ÿ To foster the scholarship of teaching and
learning and promote a culture of reflec ve
prac ce.
Ÿ Lecturer training on reviewing and mapping
curricula.
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Ÿ Ms B Sijora
Tel: 012 521 3858
E-mail: busisiwe.sijora@smu.ac.za
Ÿ Mr KR Mokoka
Tel: 012 521 3858
E-mail: karabo.mokoka@smu.ac.za
Ÿ Mr OJ Seitshiro
Badminton, Body Building, Chess, Rugby, Tennis,
Swimming and Table Tennis
Office no 128
Tel: 012 521 4184 / 084 951 6666
E-mail: jacob.seitshiro@smu.ac.za
Ÿ Ms MG Motshekga
Office no 007
Tel: 012 521 4185
E-mail: mama.motshekga@smu.ac.za
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Services rendered
Ÿ Applica ons · Registra ons
Ÿ Admissions · Student records Services Rendered Assessment
· Drawing up of examina on metable.
Physical address:
· Receiving, safekeeping and duplica on of ques on
Clinical Pathology Building (CP)
papers.
Basement – Room N011
· Delivery of examina on ques on papers and sta onery
Office hours: to and from examina on venues.
Monday- Friday: 07h30- 16h00 · Data processing of annual result codes on the system.
Contact details:
Ÿ Ms. ML Hlatshwayo: Head of Department Publica on of Results
Email: mmule.hlatshwayo@smu.ac.za · Publica on of students' examina on results on ienabler
Tel: 012 521 4979 and sms line.
Ÿ Ms. SM Mogale-Kabini: Postgraduate ma ers · Prin ng of progress reports and academic records.
Email: sarah.mogale@smu.ac.za
Tel: 012 521 5886
Cer fica on
Ÿ Mr. AS Mabuse: Online applica ons
Email: alfred.mabuse@smu.ac.za · Extrac ng gradua on lists from the system.
Tel: 012 521 4204 · Compiling gradua on programmes.
Ÿ Ms. AT Mkhize: Undergraduates ma ers · Prin ng and safekeeping of degree/diploma
Email: angel.mkhize@smu.ac.za cer ficates.
Tel: 012 521 4135 · Sending out gradua on invita ons to eligible
Ÿ Mr. TE Matlala: Undergraduate ma ers candidates.
Email: thabiso.matlala@smu.ac.za · Conduc ng gradua on ceremonies.
Tel: 012-5215889
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Administra on of Postgraduate Disserta ons/Theses Services rendered
· Sending out of theses and disserta ons to external · Compliance officer of the University
assessors. · Electoral officer of the University
· Receiving and safekeeping of completed · Secretary to Council and Senate, the commi ees of
disserta ons/theses. the council and the senate, and the ins tu onal
· Compiling postgraduate lists of candidates for forum
postgraduate commi ees.
· Provides administra ve support to governance
structures of the University.
· Compliance with the Higher Educa on Act and
various university academic policies, principles,
rules and regula on in the administra on of
student applica ons, admissions, registra ons,
examina ons, gradua ons and student records.
Physical address
Clinical Pathology Building
5th Floor
Office S517
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Contact details: The Office of the Deputy Registrar
Dr JM Mabelebele
Registrar Academic Administra on:
Tel: 012 521 3358 Services rendered
Email: jeffrey.mabelebele@smu.ac.za
Compliance with the Higher Educa on Act and various
Ms. VO Mokgoko university academic policies, principles, rules and
Secretary regula on in the administra on of student
Tel: 012 521 3357 applica ons, admissions, registra ons, examina ons,
Email: vuyiswa.mokgoko@smu.ac.za gradua ons and student records.
Staff Member
Mr Baa le Poo
Deputy Registrar: Academic Administra on
Tel: 012 521 4203
Email: baa le.poo@smu.ac.za
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Security Services · Issuing of access cards to staff, students and
contractor workers.
Objec ves of security services · Reac on vehicles with supervisors.
· Patrol 24 hours a day.
· To serve the university by suppor ng its
· Case repor ng, management and counselling
ac vi es of teaching, learning, research and of vic ms.
community engagement. · Locksmith.
· To contribute toward making SMU an · Crime Inves ga on.
environment conducive to such ac vi es. · Special Events Management on Campus.
· This will be achieved by monitoring a system
safeguarding designed to protect physical, NB: Security Services Department encourages students
property and ensure safety for all students, to report crime and emergencies at the Campus Control
Centre. It can also be contacted through telephone:
staff and person interac ve with the university.
(012) 521 – 4139 or two-way radio system, which is
carried by all security officers and telephone.
The Security Services department proudly provides 24-
hour security services that include and not limited to
Crime Awareness
the following:
· Always be alert and watchful and avoid isolated
· Access control to the campus and student dark areas.
residences. · Lock your room and keep your windows closed
· Opera onal Control Centre and CCTV at all mes.
monitoring. · Switch off appliances when they are not in use.
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· Do not lend your cell phone or your computers
to strangers.
· Do not leave valuable items near open
windows.
· Report suspicious persons immediately to the
call centre.
NB: As Security Services, we advise you to lead a
balanced life, but always remember the reason for being
at the University. We encourage you to abide by the
University rules and regula ons and request your
assistance in ensuring a safe University environment.
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SMU FM 97.1 is a campus based community radio sta on
at the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in
Ga-Rankuwa. SMU FM broadcasts on the frequency 97.1
and the broadcast languages are English and Setswana
with 60% Music and 40% talk.
Services rendered
· News
· Music
· Talk shows
· Sports
Addi onal informa on
We accommodate SMU student presenters and those from
the neighbouring communi es, if you think you have what
it takes to join this family of young vibrant future radio
hosts pop in at studios and speak to the Radio Sta on
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Manager. Who knows you might be stepping into a new The show is held weekdays on Tuesdays and Thursdays at
different future. 18:00 019:00, hosted by Siphelele Lunga and Co-hosted by
SMU Health Science Specialists and students from School
Broadcas ng me and Frequency of Pharmacy, Health Care Sciences, Science and
SMU FM broadcasts for 24/7 and you can listen to the Technology, Oral Care Sciences and Medicine, who will
sta on live on the frequency 97.1 or stream the sta on on lead discussions on various health related topics.
www.smufm.co.za
The Covid-19 Health Talk Show can be accessed as
SMUFM (97.1) Covid-19 Health Talk Shows follows:
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University community Radio: 97.1 SMU FM
radio sta on – 97.1 in Ga-Rankuwa has announced and SMU WEBSITE: www.smu.ac.za
launched a Covid-19 Health Talk Show series to educate Download App-Radio Garden
and inform the surrounding community as well as the
University community about issues, preventa ve ps, SMU FM 97.1
solu ons and survivals guides during this difficult mes of @SMUFM97_1
corona virus. The aim of the show is to tackle various smufm971
topics around covid-19, so that SMUFM listeners are able SMU TV
to get most factual informa on pertaining the pandemic
and to be er equip themselves on how to deal with Physical address
pandemic issues during this trying me The show will Student Cafeteria Building
include posi ve promo on of health topics to local Contact details:
audience, with input from SMU students, staff, and health Ms Precious Pheelwane
professionals. The current global crisis has le community Tel: 012 521 5812
members vulnerable and disordered about their wellbeing, Email: precious.pheelwane@smu.ac.za
therefore the health informa on and discussions on SMU
FM, 97.1 will assist in clarifying many ques ons that
people have.
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without the wri en consent of the Marke ng and Communica on Department.
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