Programme Modification

Modification to an existing approved education programme

An AEI may need to request a programme modification to an approved programme. How these are managed depends on the extent of change to the programme. Significant changes might include:

• Changes to learning outcomes designed to meet NMC outcomes and proficiencies/competencies
• Changes to assessment to meet new learning outcomes
• Other changes that impact on any NMC regulatory requirements
• Introduction of another field of practice
• Introduction of another academic route
• Introduction of an apprenticeship route
• Introduction of a new campus or satellite site

Overview of the process for a major modification to an approved programme

Major Modification Process
This flowchart provides a flowchart of the process followed when an AEI has submitted an event request for a major modification to an approved NMC programme.

Please refer to section 4.1, paragraph 175 of the QA Handbook for additional information.

Please find guidance on writing a major modification approval report here.

Minor modifications are managed through the AEI's internal QA processes and are reported to the NMC via the annual self-assessment report.