If you see yourself having a future in medicine, consider applying to SMU. The university specializes in medical and health science. Established in 2014, SMU is a product of a government gazetted separation of Medunsa campus from the University of Limpopo.
Now students get to join a university that is propelling the medical fraternity, as the university strives to be the foundation of a career in health sciences. Therefore, if you’re considering joining the medical community after varsity, read on to learn about the application process and the university’s requirements.
Applying To Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University(SMU)
Before you apply to SMU, it’s important to note that the school has a policy that only allows potential students to apply for only two study options. Therefore, it’s crucial to ascertain what study options are available to you based on your grades.
Additionally, if you will be applying online, SMU requires that you have reliable access to the internet and an email address you can access.
Step 1: Gain Access To The Web Application
SMU has a complex online application. However, we’ve simplified it so that you can navigate the application process confidently.
Start by going to a website and finding the online application. Since the school’s 2022 application process is officially closed, this isn’t easy to find. However, for the 2024 intake, you can scroll to the bottom of the online application page to find a sentence that reads: Please continue with the application process until the end (by pressing the submit button). Alternatively, you can click here to start with the SMU online application process.
Step 2: Fill In The Web Application
At the start of the web application, SMU will prompt you to verify whether you have a student number in addition to whether you’re completing an existing application. If this is your first time applying to SMU, you will respond ‘No’ to both of these requests.
You will then need to consent for the university to process your personal information as it relates to the POPI act. You can click ‘I Accept’ to continue the process.
You will then need to fill in all your personal information to officially begin the application process.
Step 3: Pay Your Registration Fee
To process your application, the university requires that you pay a non-refundable registration fee of R200. You can pay this fee into the university’s bank account and attach your proof of payment to your online application.
University’s Banking Details:
Account Name: SMU
Bank Name: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071244395
Branch Number: 020909
Reference: Your ID No/ Passport No./ Student No.
Step 4: Upload The Necessary Documents
To ensure the university considers your application for admission, you will be required to upload the following documents during your application process. Each document needs to be scanned individually. The documents cannot be in one PDF. The documents are as follows:
- Copy of your ID/passport document (compulsory).
- Copy of your Final Grade 11 results
- (If you have already completed Grade 12) Copy of your National Senior/Matric/ IEB Certificate
- (If you attended other universities) Copy of your degree certificates and academic records.
- Copy of your marriage certificate/divorce decree (if applicable).
- Proof of non-refundable application fee payment of R200
After you click submit, the university will review your application and keep you up-to-date with your admission. If you have any questions about your application, you can call (012) 521-5057 or email apply@smu.ac.za.
Offline Application Process For SMU
SMU also has an offline process that you can apply through as well. If you don’t have access to the internet or want to apply manually, these are the steps you should follow:
Step 1: Download & Fill In The Necessary Forms
When applying to SMU, you need to fill in the university’s 8-page form. You need to fill in this form using a black ink pen. Be sure that when you fill in the forms, you fill in each section accurately and completely to ensure the university processes your application.
You can download the application form here.
Step 2: Pay Your Application Fee
The university requires prospective students to pay a R200 non-refundable fee for the application. You can deposit this into the university’s bank account details, listed in Step 3 of the Online Application Process. You can use your ID number as a reference.
Step 3: Attach The Documents
Also, be sure that you have copies of your ID or passport, your Grade 11 – or Grade 12 results if you’ve matriculated – alongside proof of payment.
Step 4: Send Through All Your Documents
Once you’ve completed all of the above steps, you can send your application to the University’s PO Box Address:
The Registrar Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
P. O. Box 60
MEDUNSA
0204
SMU Application Dates
- Applications Open: 11 March
- Applications Close:
- 28 June MBChB, B Radiography, B Dental Surgery, B Dental Therapy, B Pharmacy, BSc Physio
- 26 July B Sc, BSc Diet, B Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, B Occ Therapy, B Oral Hygiene, B Nursing Sciences
Requirements To Successfully Apply For SMU
The university requires students to have a minimum APS of 25 for particular degrees and a maximum of 36 for others.
You can find the information about what your minimum APS needs to be by going to smu.ac.za → clicking on Apply, and then clicking on the Undergraduate Prospectus → and expanding the ‘Admission and Selection Rules for Schools 2022’ → then download the document.
Meeting these requirements does not mean you will receive admission to the university. The university has many applicants and only a few available places. Therefore, be sure to apply to alternate universities to ensure you can further your studies.
Also Read: How to check SMU Application Status And Access Prospectus
If you need help with your application process or have any questions about the procedure. You can contact the university on 012 521-5057 / 5059 / 5062 or use their contact form to connect. You can also connect with the university on social media @SMU_SA for regular updates.
