Accommodation for health students undertaking placements

Halls of residence available in Truro and Taunton
Female student smiling holding a mug in university accommodation
Placements for health and medical students are usually based throughout the South West region, to maximise the range of experience you will gain throughout your course. Therefore you may need to live away from home during your placement.
Students are responsible for their own accommodation during placements however there are halls available in Truro and Taunton.
 

Treliske Hall, Truro

Treliske Hall in Truro is located just outside of Truro on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site. It's ideally situated for medical, nursing and dental students training at Treliske Hospital in Cornwall.
There are over 130 rooms with double beds, both en suite and shared bathroom facilities are available. Each flat also contains a stylish kitchen/lounge area which is fully fitted with modern furniture and appliances. These halls of residence are available to students from the University who are working or studying on the Treliske Hospital site.
The complex is divided over seven blocks, each block consists of eight flats, with three, four or five rooms per flat.
  • All-inclusive bills.
  • Free contents insurance.
  • High speed Wi-Fi and broadband.
  • On-site laundry.
  • Secure electronic entry to the buildings.
All bookings must be made directly between students and Treliske.

Treliske

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The modern exterior of Treliske halls of residence in Truro.

Treliske Hall

This modern and stylish hall of residence is located just outside of Truro on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site.

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A contemporary stylish and modern kitchen in Treliske halls in Truro.

Treliske Hall

Cook and socialise in the modern open-plan kitchen area.

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You'll feel safe in Treliske with 24/7 staff support, CCTV and secure fob access. Truro halls of residence.

Treliske Hall

You'll feel safe in Treliske with 24/7 staff support, CCTV and secure fob access.

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Relax in a double bedroom which is fully fitted with modern furniture.

Treliske Hall

Relax in a double bedroom which is fully fitted with modern furniture.

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Enjoy a little luxury in the shared and en-suite bathrooms.

Treliske Hall

Enjoy a little luxury in the shared and en-suite bathrooms.

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Each bedroom has a study area with high speed broadband, perfect for when you need to catch up on work.

Treliske Hall

Each bedroom has a study area with high speed broadband, perfect for when you need to catch up on work.

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The stylish lounge area is perfecting for catching up with friends after a busy day.

Treliske Hall

The stylish lounge area is perfect for catching up with friends after a busy day.

The modern exterior of Treliske halls of residence in Truro.
A contemporary stylish and modern kitchen in Treliske halls in Truro.
You'll feel safe in Treliske with 24/7 staff support, CCTV and secure fob access. Truro halls of residence.
Relax in a double bedroom which is fully fitted with modern furniture.
Enjoy a little luxury in the shared and en-suite bathrooms.
Each bedroom has a study area with high speed broadband, perfect for when you need to catch up on work.
The stylish lounge area is perfecting for catching up with friends after a busy day.
 

Canonsgrove Halls of Residence, Taunton

Canonsgrove Hall of Residence is available for medical, nursing and dental students who are training at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
Canonsgrove is owned and operated by Bridgwater and Taunton College. While you’ll be living with other University of Plymouth students in Mendip Block, the site is shared with other medical students from the University of Bristol and with medical professionals working at Musgrove Park Hospital, so you’ll have plenty of people to socialise with.
There are 52 rooms available at Canonsgrove, most of which are en suite rooms in a shared six or seven bedroom flat. Alternatively, if you’d prefer your own space you can choose to book a room in a self-contained two-bedroom flat with shared bathroom facilities.
Facilities
Each flat comes with a modern kitchen and appliances including a TV for you to share with your flatmates.
The TV Licence for the TV in your kitchen is already provided for you by Bridgwater and Taunton College. If you want to have your own personal TV in your room, then you will need to organise your own TV Licence for this.
  • Utility bills are included in your rent.
  • On-site laundry facilities.
  • Secure electronic entry to the buildings.
  • Communal sports field and barbecue area.
  • Secure bike storage.
  • On main bus route to Musgrove Park and Taunton (97/98 service).
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Free weekly cleaning service of communal areas.

Room types and prices
Find out more about the different types of room available at Canonsgrove Halls of Residence.

Small en suite room
Cost: £140 per week. Total annual rent: £6,300 (for a 45-week licence).
Floor size: approximately 9.1m².
Bed size: single bed with under bed storage drawers.
Facilities in room: shelving unit, desk, chair and notice board, en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).

Standard en suite room
Cost: £155 per week. Total annual rent: £6,975 (for a 45-week licence).
Floor size: approximately 12.9m².
Bed size: single bed with under bed storage drawers.
Facilities in room: shelving unit, desk, chair and notice board, en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).

Large en suite room
Cost: £160 per week. Total annual rent: £7,200 (for a 45-week licence).
Floor size: approximately 18.9m².
Bed size: single bed with under bed storage drawers.
Facilities in room: shelving unit, desk, chair and notice board, en suite bathroom with shower (wet room).

Standard room in two bedroom flat with shared bathroom facilities
Cost: £165 per week. Total annual rent: £7,425 (for a 45-week licence).
Bed size: single bed with under bed storage drawers.
Facilities in room: shelving unit, desk, chair and notice board.
Bathroom facilities: shared bathroom facilities including shower, toilet and sink.

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Watch our video tour of a typical Canonsgrove en suite bedroom

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External photo of Canonsgrove Hall of Residence, Taunton. A three-story, red brick building with a grass lawn.

Available for University of Plymouth students who are on placement at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton

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Photo of a standard en suite room at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. The room contains a single bed, a window with a radiator beneath it, a desk and chair and a white shelving unit.

Canonsgrove standard en suite room

En suite rooms are available in flats of either six or seven students, with a shared kitchen

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A standard en suite room at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. A white brick wall, a white shelving unit beside a white desk. A desk chair, blue notice board and mirror are visible, along with two brown doors.

Standard furnishings

En suite rooms come with a standard set of furnishings, including a single bed, a shelving unit, desk, chair, notice board, mirror and wall hooks

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An en suite bathroom at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. A black and white shower curtain is pulled back to allow a view of the toilet, shower tray, sink and mirror.

An en suite bathroom at Canonsgrove

Water bills (along with your gas, electric and WiFi bills) are included in your rent at Canonsgrove

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A shared kitchen in Canonsgrove Hall of Residence, with a sofa, cupboards, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezers provided

Shared kitchen areas

Canonsgrove has large kitchen areas which have been recently renovated – perfect for cooking and socialising with your flatmates

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Canonsgrove hall of residence six bedroom flat floorplan

Canonsgrove Halls of Residence

Each flat in Canonsgrove consists of either six or seven en suite rooms with a shared kitchen/dining area*

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Canonsgrove hall of residence two bedroom flat with shared bathroom facilities

Canonsgrove Halls of Residence

There are also a limited number of two bedroom flats with shared bathroom facilities available to book at Canonsgrove*

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Canonsgrove halls of residence 7 bedroom flat

Canonsgrove Halls of Residence

Each flat in Canonsgrove consists of either six or seven en suite rooms with a shared kitchen/dining area*

Canonsgrove Hall of Residence – Taunton
External photo of Canonsgrove Hall of Residence, Taunton. A three-story, red brick building with a grass lawn.
Photo of a standard en suite room at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. The room contains a single bed, a window with a radiator beneath it, a desk and chair and a white shelving unit.
A standard en suite room at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. A white brick wall, a white shelving unit beside a white desk. A desk chair, blue notice board and mirror are visible, along with two brown doors.
An en suite bathroom at Canonsgrove Hall of Residence. A black and white shower curtain is pulled back to allow a view of the toilet, shower tray, sink and mirror.
A shared kitchen in Canonsgrove Hall of Residence, with a sofa, cupboards, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezers provided
Canonsgrove hall of residence six bedroom flat floorplan
Canonsgrove hall of residence two bedroom flat with shared bathroom facilities
Canonsgrove halls of residence 7 bedroom flat
*This floor plan is a representation of a typical flat in Canonsgrove Halls of Residence. The drawing is not to scale and should not be relied upon when making decisions about your accommodation. The images above are examples and not all rooms and kitchens will look like this.
Halls Team in January 2025, sat in a group in a generic halls of residence room