--- title: Bristol Biomedical Simulation description: Innovating with virtual-patient simulation for bioscience and healthcare education image: https://bristolsimulation.education/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-14%20100952.png --- [Skip to content](https://bristolsimulation.education#main-content) ![Screenshot 2025-05-27 125948](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20125948.png?width=1630&height=200&name=Screenshot%202025-05-27%20125948.png)Homepage - [Gallery](https://bristolsimulation.education#gallery) - [About](https://bristolsimulation.education#about) - [Gallery](https://bristolsimulation.education#gallery) - [About](https://bristolsimulation.education#about) #### ![Picture3-2](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture3-2.png?width=1320&height=291&name=Picture3-2.png) #### Innovating with virtual-patient simulation to revolutionise learning at scale Bristol, UK [Contact](mailto:richard.helyer@bristol.ac.uk) --- ### Simulation-enhanced learning for healthcare and bioscience At Bristol Biomedical Simulation, we are pioneers in the integration of human patient simulation technology into large-scale undergraduate education for bioscience and healthcare. Our innovative approach, described as the 'Bristol Method', not only enriches the learning experience but also bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students for real-world challenges in science and medicine. ### News and comment [News](https://bristolsimulation.education/news?hsLang=en) ![Screenshot 2025-10-04 131703](https://146273737.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/146273737/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-04%20131703.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screenshot%202025-10-04%20131703.png) [![Screenshot 2025-05-28 192853](https://146273737.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/146273737/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-28%20192853.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screenshot%202025-05-28%20192853.png)](https://bristolsimulation.education/news?hsLang=en) ![Screenshot 2025-07-09 164957](https://146273737.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hub/146273737/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-07-09%20164957.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Screenshot%202025-07-09%20164957.png) --- # Impact --- ## Innovative human patient simulation We are at the forefront of revolutionising education in the biosciences and healthcare. Our method of applying virtual-patient simulation technologies enables large-scale undergraduate education, providing students with realistic learning experiences for physiology, pathophysiology and whole-body drug action. Based on 20-years of experience at the [University of Bristol](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/medical-school/), our simulations are meticulously designed using commercially available, model-driven simulators to explore key mechanisms that underly whole-body function and disease, enhancing the learning process and better preparing students for their future roles in science and medicine. - ![Screenshot 2025-05-27 112907](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20112907.png?width=477&height=466&name=Screenshot%202025-05-27%20112907.png) - ![Picture1-Sep-14-2025-09-05-20-0981-AM](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-Sep-14-2025-09-05-20-0981-AM.png?width=507&height=379&name=Picture1-Sep-14-2025-09-05-20-0981-AM.png) - ![Picture26](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture26.png?width=725&height=333&name=Picture26.png) - ![Picture16](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture16.png?width=495&height=468&name=Picture16.png) --- ## No limit to class size We upscaled our approach from small groups gathered around a manikin to large-class virtual-patient experiences, a 25-fold efficiency increase without compromising learner satisfaction and outcomes. - ![Picture1-4](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-4.png?width=1069&height=720&name=Picture1-4.png) **Faculty to learner ratio 2/15 =0.13** - ![Picture2-3](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2-3.png?width=1182&height=720&name=Picture2-3.png) **Faculty to learner ratio 2/281 = 0.01 with no limit** ![Screenshot 2025-05-27 112510](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20112510.png?width=2000&height=725&name=Screenshot%202025-05-27%20112510.png "Screenshot 2025-05-27 112510") --- ## Find out more > ###### Read our recent article in SIMZINE no. [16](https://simzine.news/tag/simzine-n16/?_gl=1*8heni*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTYyMDI0OTc4MC4xNzQ4MzQwOTcy*_ga_H14CELK3L8*czE3NDgzNDA5NzAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NDgzNDA5NzkkajAkbDAkaDU1NzY1ODMzMCRkTFN0bmZkX2F3Qi1pSmxRNURoYXB2VDJQckptT3lGUGVMdw..) [![Screenshot 2025-05-27 111729](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-05-27%20111729.png?width=1916&height=1359&name=Screenshot%202025-05-27%20111729.png)](https://simzine.news/tag/simzine-n16)   > ###### Our method is detailed in the comprehensive guide to simulation-based physiology education 'Learning Physiology In Context', R Helyer, E Lloyd & W van Meurs, 2024, SIMESSENTIALS no. 1, SIMEDITA, IT. Available [here](https://www.shop.simzine.news/en/home/8-learning-physiology-in-context.html). [![learning-physiology-in-context](https://bristolsimulation.education/hubfs/learning-physiology-in-context.jpg "learning-physiology-in-context")](https://www.shop.simzine.news/en/home/8-learning-physiology-in-context.html)       “The University of Bristol have made very creative use of the available technologies, and managed to set up physiology teaching programs to a broad range of students. They managed to move from 2 facilitators teaching a handful of students standing around a manikin to 2 facilitators teaching 250 students with virtual patients, while maintaining student satisfaction and test scores”   ###### Simon Walls - Vice President, CAE Healthcare, USA --- ## Partners and platforms ![Picture13](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture13.png?width=1005&height=192&name=Picture13.png) ![logo](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=474&height=276&name=logo.png) ![news-Elevate-1](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/news-Elevate-1.jpg?width=1280&height=720&name=news-Elevate-1.jpg) ![iRIS-logo](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/iRIS-logo.png?width=1000&height=500&name=iRIS-logo.png) We are always interested in talking with potential partners in education and industry. Get in touch. [Contact](mailto:richard.helyer@bristol.ac.uk) --- ## Team ![Picture1-May-29-2025-10-18-20-6475-AM](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-May-29-2025-10-18-20-6475-AM.png?width=591&height=682&name=Picture1-May-29-2025-10-18-20-6475-AM.png) ### Richard Helyer, PhD ###### University of Bristol Academic lead, platform application expert [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/richard-helyer-765785305) ![Picture22](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture22.png?width=591&height=681&name=Picture22.png) ### Majda Bakali, PhD ###### University of Birmingham Dubai (formerly University of Bristol) Co-lead at large, developer and instructor [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/majda-bakali-6b1725369) ![Picture31](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture31.png?width=621&height=720&name=Picture31.png) ### Katherine Harrison, BSc ###### University of Bristol Technologist and developer [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/katherine-harrison-8661211b8) ![Picture2-4](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2-4.png?width=597&height=681&name=Picture2-4.png) ### Lauren Goodhead, PhD ###### University of Bristol Developer and instructor [Profile](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Lauren-Goodhead-755e1c8a-b4e5-4af3-b970-786ad0daa611/) ![Picture1-Jul-10-2025-06-49-43-4853-AM](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-Jul-10-2025-06-49-43-4853-AM.png?width=924&height=1067&name=Picture1-Jul-10-2025-06-49-43-4853-AM.png) ###### Yana Kovacheva, PhD ###### University of Bristol Specialist technician [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-kovacheva-323868183/) ![Picture1-Mar-22-2026-08-12-58-6342-AM](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-Mar-22-2026-08-12-58-6342-AM.png?width=281&height=300&name=Picture1-Mar-22-2026-08-12-58-6342-AM.png) ### Genevieve Yvon Durocher, PhD ###### University of Bristol Developer and instructor [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevieve-yvon-durocher) ![Picture3-1](https://bristolsimulation.education/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture3-1.png?width=591&height=678&name=Picture3-1.png) ### Willem van Meurs, PhD ###### Professor, University of Porto Advisor and affiliated faculty [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/willem-van-meurs-26818610b) --- Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2025 Bristol Biomedical Simulation. 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