14/04/2026
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) – Clinical Psychology
(2027 Intake | Apply in 2026)
Applications for the SMU Clinical Psychology Master’s programme are now.
🗓 Opening: 07 April 2026
🗓 Closing: 15 May 2026 @ 13h00
SMU offers a 3-year Clinical Psychology programme, structured as:
• 2 years of coursework
• 1 year of internship
This makes it slightly different from many other programmes, so be sure to consider how this structure aligns with your training goals and timeline.
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