A hi-tech simulated patient and clinical environment is helping students from the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Brighton apply their clinical knowledge in highly realistic simulations.

The adult-sized SimMan 3G patient simulator allows students to monitor vital signs, detect numerous signs of disease, and assess the clinical response to drug treatment in real-time, with astonishing levels of realism.

He can be programmed to exhibit symptoms associated with specific medical conditions, allowing students the opportunity to administer treatments for common medical scenarios in real time, with astonishing levels of realism.

Angela Macadam, senior lecturer in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, said,

“SimMan allows our students to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios that previously would have been impossible to simulate effectively. Our students will undoubtedly be more confident and skilled when faced with similar real-life situations.”

SimMan’s arrival is further evidence of the continued investment in teaching equipment and facilities at the University of Brighton, providing students here with some of the best training in pharmacy and biomedical sciences available in the UK.