Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
#10 (tied)
In South Africa
#1201-1500
In the world
If you want to be a doctor, pharmacist, or health pro in Gauteng, Sefako Makgatho is all about health sciences. Most courses need at least 32 APS to get in.
Ranking source: THE 2026
What APS do you need for SMU?
Programmes at SMU range from about APS 15 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 38 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. SMU scores APS using Best 7 including LO (max 49).
Popular programme cut-offs at SMU
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science Extended Curriculum Programme
School of Denstry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
APS 37
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
APS 28
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
APS 31
School of Health Care Sciences
Bachelor of Audiology
APS 25
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
APS 26
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
APS 25
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
APS 25
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
APS 28
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
APS 25
School of Medicine
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
APS 30
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
APS 38
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Extended Curriculum
APS 32
Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
APS 15
Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
APS 16
School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
APS 32
School of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Science
APS 25
Bachelor of Science Extended Curriculum Programme
APS 24
APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official SMU prospectus before you apply.
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