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Bachelor of Dental Therapy at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa

Programme overview

The BDentTher is the Bachelor of Dental Therapy at SMU. About 25 students are admitted each year.

Faculty: School of Oral Health Sciences (Dentistry)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 28. Pre-selection APS of at least 28, with English, Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences at 4 each (combined score 16), additional subjects 4 each and Life Orientation 4. Selection is competitive.

ZAR 79,716 a year (2026). Tuition for year of study I (first year) of the 2026 undergraduate fee table; excludes admin fee R2,057, SRC levy R1,046 and registration fee R4,500. Tuition by year of study: I R79,716, II R59,981, III R70,522. Fees are subject to annual increase. 3% dis Source

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 April 2026 and close on 31 July 2026 for undergraduate programmes and 31 August 2026 for postgraduate programmes. The non-refundable application fee is R300, paid into the university Standard Bank account using the ID number as reference; one fee covers both an undergraduate and a postgraduate application (maximum two study choices).

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