Health and Social Care

The ‘Wallis Ward’ at University Centre South Devon is an advanced simulation facility designed to immerse students in realistic clinical environments, supporting the development of essential healthcare skills and decision-making.

Equipped with high-fidelity Laerdal manikins, the suite enables students to interact with simulated patients that replicate a range of health conditions, allowing for complex scenario-based learning. These lifelike simulations provide opportunities to manage acute and chronic conditions, enhancing clinical competence in a safe, controlled setting.
Spanning the entire lifespan, ‘Wallis Ward’ features manikins and medical equipment ranging from neonatal to elderly care, ensuring students gain hands-on experience across diverse patient demographics. The facility is furnished with medication trolleys, diagnostic tools, and procedural kits, creating a dynamic, fully-stocked clinical learning environment.
Students also refine specific clinical skills, such as venepuncture, in dedicated spaces tailored for practical skills training. The suite integrates 360-degree filming and virtual reality (VR) technology, seamlessly connecting with our ‘immersive cave’, a 360-degree environment which enriches learning experiences through interactive, digitally enhanced simulations.
Through this cutting-edge setup, University Centre South Devon ensures learners engage in authentic, scenario-driven training, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice. ‘Wallis Ward’ is the University Centre’s hub for healthcare education, fostering confidence, proficiency, and readiness for professional practice.

At South Devon College and University Centre South Devon, our commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience is reflected in the quality of our teaching spaces. Across the campus, you’ll find a wide variety of specialist classrooms, seminar rooms and flexible learning environments, all designed to enhance engagement and support diverse styles of learning.

Most recently, we’ve invested in a significant upgrade to our two conference suites at the University Centre, transforming them into state-of-the-art hybrid learning hubs. Each suite is now equipped with dedicated webcams and dual microphones, allowing for fully-interactive sessions that connect in-person and remote participants seamlessly. This technology supports both live-streamed teaching and audience participation, ensuring every voice can be heard, whether in the room or online.

To further enrich the teaching and presentation experience, both spaces feature four digital projectors and a fully-integrated presentation lectern with HDMI and USB-C connections, making it simple for staff and students to share content quickly and professionally.

These upgraded spaces are ideal for seminars, guest lectures, staff development, and collaborative sessions across curriculum areas. Whether you’re attending a workshop, presenting research, or participating in a hybrid class, you’ll benefit from a professional, future-ready environment tailored to modern teaching and learning.

At South Devon College and University Centre South Devon, we’re proud to provide facilities that inspire innovation, collaboration and confidence, ensuring you’re always learning in the best possible environment.