How to Apply for APEX-6
Select APPLY NOW and complete the initial assessment form.
Proceed to checkout, where the application fee will automatically reduce to £100.
Submit your application and complete the required admissions and compliance checks.
The £100 non-refundable application fee includes your Enhanced AccessNI check, suitability interview and RPL assessment where applicable.
Successful applicants will receive a formal offer of enrolment confirming their applicable tuition fees and programme arrangements.
Important Information Before Applying
APEX-6 is an intensive three-year programme requiring a substantial commitment to academic study, practical assessments and clinical placements.
Applicants should carefully consider the time, financial and personal commitments involved, particularly where they intend to maintain employment alongside their studies.
Classroom teaching takes place in scheduled blocks at our training centre in Randalstown, Northern Ireland. Learners must be available for their required teaching dates and complete all academic and clinical requirements within the programme's permitted timescales.
We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to read the full prospectus before submitting an application.
Read the Full APEX-6 Prospectus
What is APEX-6?
The APEX-6 Paramedic Pathway is a three-year programme developed and delivered collaboratively by K2 International and the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM), leading to the BSc Remote Paramedic Practice.
Combining classroom education in Northern Ireland, guided e-learning, independent study and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical placement, APEX-6 prepares learners for Level 6 clinical practice in conventional, remote, austere, prolonged and expeditionary healthcare environments.
Unlike traditional paramedic programmes, APEX-6 places particular emphasis on remote medicine, preparing graduates for a broad range of professional opportunities beyond conventional ambulance practice.
View the Full APEX-6 Prospectus and Syllabus
Programme Structure
Year 1: Foundations of Paramedic Practice
Year 1 focuses on foundational clinical knowledge, patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, emergency and urgent care, and clinical decision-making.
Learners complete five weeks of classroom teaching (250 hours), supported by guided e-learning, independent study, theoretical and practical assessments, and 750 hours of supervised clinical placement.
Year 2: Advanced Paramedic and Remote Medicine
Year 2 develops advanced clinical assessment, critical care, clinical reasoning and the management of patients in remote, austere and prolonged care environments.
Learners complete four weeks of classroom teaching (200 hours), guided e-learning, academic and practical assessments, and 375 hours of supernumerary clinical placement.
Year 3: Specialist Practice and Research
Year 3 focuses on specialist remote medicine, advanced clinical practice, academic research and completion of the degree requirements.
Teaching is delivered predominantly online through CoROM, alongside independent academic study, a dissertation and 375 hours of supernumerary clinical placement in an approved resource-limited healthcare environment in Mexico or Tanzania.
There is no scheduled classroom attendance at K2 International during Year 3.
The full APEX-6 pathway incorporates approximately 4,599 hours of academic learning and clinical practice across three years.
View the Detailed Module Syllabus and Learning Hours
Entry Requirements
APEX-6 welcomes applicants from a range of academic and clinical backgrounds. Previous EMT qualifications are not essential for entry.
Standard academic entry requirements are aligned with those published by Ulster University for its BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme.
Applicants holding FREC 4 or an approved equivalent may be considered through an alternative entry route in place of traditional A-level and GCSE requirements.
All applicants must be aged 18 or over and satisfy the relevant academic, English language, admissions, background screening and clinical placement requirements.
View the Full Entry Requirements and Alternative Entry Routes
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants holding recognised EMT qualifications may be eligible for reduced classroom attendance and tuition fee discounts.
The following RPL pathways are available:
Level 3 EMT: £1,000 discount and 1 week exempted from Year 1.
Level 4 EMT: £2,000 discount and 2 weeks exempted from Year 1.
Level 5 EMT: £3,000 discount and 3 weeks exempted from Year 1.
APEX-5 Alumni: £4,000 discount and 4 weeks exempted from Year 1.
HCPC-registered Paramedics: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
NMC-Registered Nurses with ACP status: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
GMC-registered Doctors: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
NB: HCPC registered paramedics who already hold a Level 6 Paramedic qualification, RGNs with ACP status and fully registered GMC Doctors are encouraged to explore the MSc Austere Critical Care route at: https://corom.edu.mt/msc-in-austere-critical-care/
These are the only established RPL pathways, although applicants holding an EMT qualification alongside a relevant degree may be considered for Level 5 RPL.
All RPL awards are subject to qualification verification and academic approval. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements before requesting an RPL assessment.
View the Full RPL Eligibility Criteria, Exemptions and Discounts
Clinical Placements
APEX-6 incorporates a minimum of 1,500 hours supervised clinical practice across three years, providing experience in conventional ambulance services, emergency and urgent care, and resource-limited healthcare environments.
Year 1 placements may be completed through suitable paid clinical employment, while Years 2 and 3 must be undertaken in a supernumerary capacity.
K2 International has established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Elite EMS in the UK, Global Medical Projects in Mexico and Emerald Urgent Care in Northern Ireland. International placement opportunities are also available through CoROM's healthcare partnerships in Tanzania.
Learners may arrange their own suitable placements, subject to prior approval by K2 International and the signing of an MOU with their employer or placement provider.
View Clinical Placement Providers, Requirements and Allowances
Tuition Fees and Payment Options
Standard tuition for the complete three-year programme is £27,000, before any applicable RPL discounts.
Three payment options are available:
Payment in Full: £27,000.
Annual Payments: £9,250 per year for three years (£27,750 total).
Monthly Payments: £2,700 initial payment-plan charge followed by 36 monthly payments of £750 (£29,700 total).
An additional £100 application and compliance fee applies.
Tuition does not include personal travel, accommodation, clinical placement expenses, optional qualifications or professional registration costs.
Approved RPL applicants receive adjusted tuition fees and payment arrangements.
Qualifications and Professional Recognition
Successful completion of the programme leads to the BSc Remote Paramedic Practice, awarded by the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM), a higher education institution licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
APEX-6 is designed to prepare Level 6 clinicians for a broad range of professional opportunities, including conventional ambulance practice, offshore and maritime healthcare, expedition medicine, humanitarian operations, disaster response and remote medical services.
Graduates may also pursue further postgraduate education and specialist clinical development.
Professional registration, including with the HCPC, is subject to individual eligibility and regulatory assessment and is not automatically guaranteed by completion of the degree.
View Qualifications, Accreditation and Graduate Opportunities
How to Apply for APEX-6
Select APPLY NOW and complete the initial assessment form.
Proceed to checkout, where the application fee will automatically reduce to £100.
Submit your application and complete the required admissions and compliance checks.
The £100 non-refundable application fee includes your Enhanced AccessNI check, suitability interview and RPL assessment where applicable.
Successful applicants will receive a formal offer of enrolment confirming their applicable tuition fees and programme arrangements.
Important Information Before Applying
APEX-6 is an intensive three-year programme requiring a substantial commitment to academic study, practical assessments and clinical placements.
Applicants should carefully consider the time, financial and personal commitments involved, particularly where they intend to maintain employment alongside their studies.
Classroom teaching takes place in scheduled blocks at our training centre in Randalstown, Northern Ireland. Learners must be available for their required teaching dates and complete all academic and clinical requirements within the programme's permitted timescales.
We strongly encourage all prospective applicants to read the full prospectus before submitting an application.
Read the Full APEX-6 Prospectus
What is APEX-6?
The APEX-6 Paramedic Pathway is a three-year programme developed and delivered collaboratively by K2 International and the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM), leading to the BSc Remote Paramedic Practice.
Combining classroom education in Northern Ireland, guided e-learning, independent study and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical placement, APEX-6 prepares learners for Level 6 clinical practice in conventional, remote, austere, prolonged and expeditionary healthcare environments.
Unlike traditional paramedic programmes, APEX-6 places particular emphasis on remote medicine, preparing graduates for a broad range of professional opportunities beyond conventional ambulance practice.
View the Full APEX-6 Prospectus and Syllabus
Programme Structure
Year 1: Foundations of Paramedic Practice
Year 1 focuses on foundational clinical knowledge, patient assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, emergency and urgent care, and clinical decision-making.
Learners complete five weeks of classroom teaching (250 hours), supported by guided e-learning, independent study, theoretical and practical assessments, and 750 hours of supervised clinical placement.
Year 2: Advanced Paramedic and Remote Medicine
Year 2 develops advanced clinical assessment, critical care, clinical reasoning and the management of patients in remote, austere and prolonged care environments.
Learners complete four weeks of classroom teaching (200 hours), guided e-learning, academic and practical assessments, and 375 hours of supernumerary clinical placement.
Year 3: Specialist Practice and Research
Year 3 focuses on specialist remote medicine, advanced clinical practice, academic research and completion of the degree requirements.
Teaching is delivered predominantly online through CoROM, alongside independent academic study, a dissertation and 375 hours of supernumerary clinical placement in an approved resource-limited healthcare environment in Mexico or Tanzania.
There is no scheduled classroom attendance at K2 International during Year 3.
The full APEX-6 pathway incorporates approximately 4,599 hours of academic learning and clinical practice across three years.
View the Detailed Module Syllabus and Learning Hours
Entry Requirements
APEX-6 welcomes applicants from a range of academic and clinical backgrounds. Previous EMT qualifications are not essential for entry.
Standard academic entry requirements are aligned with those published by Ulster University for its BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science programme.
Applicants holding FREC 4 or an approved equivalent may be considered through an alternative entry route in place of traditional A-level and GCSE requirements.
All applicants must be aged 18 or over and satisfy the relevant academic, English language, admissions, background screening and clinical placement requirements.
View the Full Entry Requirements and Alternative Entry Routes
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants holding recognised EMT qualifications may be eligible for reduced classroom attendance and tuition fee discounts.
The following RPL pathways are available:
Level 3 EMT: £1,000 discount and 1 week exempted from Year 1.
Level 4 EMT: £2,000 discount and 2 weeks exempted from Year 1.
Level 5 EMT: £3,000 discount and 3 weeks exempted from Year 1.
APEX-5 Alumni: £4,000 discount and 4 weeks exempted from Year 1.
HCPC-registered Paramedics: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
NMC-Registered Nurses with ACP status: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
GMC-registered Doctors: £9,000 discount and fully exempted from Year 1.
NB: HCPC registered paramedics who already hold a Level 6 Paramedic qualification, RGNs with ACP status and fully registered GMC Doctors are encouraged to explore the MSc Austere Critical Care route at: https://corom.edu.mt/msc-in-austere-critical-care/
These are the only established RPL pathways, although applicants holding an EMT qualification alongside a relevant degree may be considered for Level 5 RPL.
All RPL awards are subject to qualification verification and academic approval. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements before requesting an RPL assessment.
View the Full RPL Eligibility Criteria, Exemptions and Discounts
Clinical Placements
APEX-6 incorporates a minimum of 1,500 hours supervised clinical practice across three years, providing experience in conventional ambulance services, emergency and urgent care, and resource-limited healthcare environments.
Year 1 placements may be completed through suitable paid clinical employment, while Years 2 and 3 must be undertaken in a supernumerary capacity.
K2 International has established Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Elite EMS in the UK, Global Medical Projects in Mexico and Emerald Urgent Care in Northern Ireland. International placement opportunities are also available through CoROM's healthcare partnerships in Tanzania.
Learners may arrange their own suitable placements, subject to prior approval by K2 International and the signing of an MOU with their employer or placement provider.
View Clinical Placement Providers, Requirements and Allowances
Tuition Fees and Payment Options
Standard tuition for the complete three-year programme is £27,000, before any applicable RPL discounts.
Three payment options are available:
Payment in Full: £27,000.
Annual Payments: £9,250 per year for three years (£27,750 total).
Monthly Payments: £2,700 initial payment-plan charge followed by 36 monthly payments of £750 (£29,700 total).
An additional £100 application and compliance fee applies.
Tuition does not include personal travel, accommodation, clinical placement expenses, optional qualifications or professional registration costs.
Approved RPL applicants receive adjusted tuition fees and payment arrangements.
Qualifications and Professional Recognition
Successful completion of the programme leads to the BSc Remote Paramedic Practice, awarded by the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine (CoROM), a higher education institution licensed by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
APEX-6 is designed to prepare Level 6 clinicians for a broad range of professional opportunities, including conventional ambulance practice, offshore and maritime healthcare, expedition medicine, humanitarian operations, disaster response and remote medical services.
Graduates may also pursue further postgraduate education and specialist clinical development.
Professional registration, including with the HCPC, is subject to individual eligibility and regulatory assessment and is not automatically guaranteed by completion of the degree.
View Qualifications, Accreditation and Graduate Opportunities
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