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Points of entry for Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons
Foundation
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biology at University of South Wales
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Biology (Including Foundation Year) BSc Hons at University of South Wales
To include one Science subject and to exclude General Studies.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biology at University of South Wales
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48 UCAS Tariff points
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Most relevant Student Reviews for University of South Wales
member7143299
17th July 26
University of South Wales
Overall a decent university but could have more opportunities read more
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member11207799
16th July 26
University of South Wales
The good: Lecturers actually know your name. Seriously—mine remembered my cat. Teaching feels personal, and the creative facilities (Cardiff campus) are insane—pro-grade studios, green screens, the works. The people are down-to-earth, not snobby. It’s a proper community. The meh: Campuses are split—Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd. If your course hops between them, get ready for train commutes. Accommodation in Treforest is basic (fine, but don't expect luxury). And the weather? Pack for a monsoon. It rains. Constantly. The social: SU nights are cheap, messy, and legendary. Ponty nightlife is mostly just the SU, but Cardiff is 20 mins away for proper nights out. Verdict: It's not posh or Russell Group. But you'll get solid skills, real friends, and leave actually job-ready. Would I do it again? Yeah. With better wellies. read more
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member13207702
16th July 26
University of South Wales
Great uni! Love the facilities. Staff are friendly and very helpful and offer a lot of support read more
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Nebula206
9th July 26
University of South Wales
Alright University. Wifi barely works on most devices for uni use. Cafeteria is expensive but options are good. Diverse creative courses available. read more
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member12206719
9th July 26
University of South Wales
Interesting career the MA in film. Not for everyone, more for very young people. read more
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member4133580
9th July 26
University of South Wales
USW is great but the Cardiff Campus is very limited and needs some upgrades to the social aspects. read more
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Andrei23100440
23rd April 26
University of South Wales
The university campus is very pleasant, the staff is very kind and eager to help and the quality of the information is at high standards. read more
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member13190680
7th April 26
University of South Wales
Great campus and a working system of learning read more
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member9188540
26th March 26
University of South Wales
I loved everything about the university and I really enjoyed my studies here. read more
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member13188191
25th March 26
University of South Wales
Alright university. Could do with a bit more doing up though read more
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member6180699
15th February 26
University of South Wales
Cool, friendly staff, lecturers read more
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member4169441
9th December 25
University of South Wales
Campus is decent for the area, Internet is always so unreliable and I often struggle to connect to the wifi in different rooms meaning that I cannot access materials. read more
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member10169431
8th December 25
University of South Wales
Not very good wifi. Very limited services in the uni read more
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member7168547
3rd December 25
University of South Wales
It is wonderful and very friendly read more
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member10168544
3rd December 25
University of South Wales
Experience here has been amazing read more
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member6166300
13th November 25
University of South Wales
I love studying at USW however if societies and clubs are impotent to you then this isnt a good fit there are about 4 and 90% of them are in the treforest campus so not convenient at all! read more
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member9166296
13th November 25
University of South Wales
Good uni, good selection of courses. Facilities are good. read more
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member9161704
15th October 25
University of South Wales
It has good things, but not another's like parking sometimes it is so busy for all the students and there is problems for parking. read more
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member5161303
14th October 25
University of South Wales
Amazing university with great educators and lovely staff who are always open to help. Programme modules are well-designed and delivered. There are also regular on-campus events to help you connect with your peers. read more
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member10160279
8th October 25
University of South Wales
The facilities are fine and well organised and most areas are good to get to as long as you have lectures on the same campus, the second campus is harder to get to but there is a shuttle bus to take you there but obviously this isn’t perfect for everyone The are so many clubs and societies for a variety of interests and the international students add an extra layer of culture and intrigue for any student to learn about There is nothing wrong with the SU, with many games, a bar, and even occasional events downstairs and many in the bar itself such as karaoke, bingo and trivia Careers services are also strong with (at least on my course) the second year being dedicated to giving students career opportunities during the year in placement, giving real world experience to the students before graduation Internet is good with it available in all buildings on campus and in accommodation however it isn’t the strongest as so many people use it at once read more
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