Pontypridd Campus

Glyntaff

Glyntaff is home to our Health, Nursing, Police, Sport and Science students. We have invested in the latest technology, software and equipment to ensure that you are ready to jump into your chosen career with confidence.

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A landscape view of Glyntaff Campus behind flowers

Tour the Campus

Forensic student conducting a crime scene training scenario.

What's on campus?

A group of researchers observing animal skulls in a biology lab.
Two students in lab coats and protective eyewear are measuring liquid in a test tube.
two crime scene investigators photographing evidence
A student nurse wearing purple scrubs is caring for two mannequins that simulate a baby and a child in a simulated hospital environment.
Two people observing multiple TV and computer screens showing various evidence.
An aerial view of The Zone, the canteen at the Glyntaff Campus.
Students wearing lab coats and protective eyewear are working in a forensics lab.

Get to know Glyntaff

Operating Department Practice students practising technical skills.
  • Only 25 minutes away from Cardiff by train

  • A diverse and friendly community is at the heart of our Pontypridd campus

Get to know Glyntaff

All our courses are hands-on, from learning on campus in modern, purpose-built labs and the Crime Scene House, to field trips in the UK and overseas.

  • Only 25 minutes away from Cardiff by train

  • A diverse and friendly community is at the heart of our Pontypridd campus


I WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY THE STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AT USW AS WELL AS THE BLENDED APPROACH OF THEORY AND CLINICAL PRACTICE

Rhys Parry

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

Upcoming Open Days

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Explore our campuses and discover the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd at a USW Open Day.

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Student Life

At USW you’ll make friends for life, try out lots of new things and become more independent than ever before. You’ll be part of a supportive environment for studying and living, where new students quickly feel at home.