Modification to an existing approved education programme
If there are changes to an approved programme, an Approved Education Institution (AEI) may need to request a programme modification. How these are managed depends on the extent of change to the programme. Major modifications to a programme 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 a field of practice
- introduction of an academic route
- introduction of an apprenticeship route
- introduction of a new campus or satellite site.
Minor modifications are managed through the AEI's internal quality assurance processes and are reported to the NMC via the annual self-assessment report. Major modifications will require assessment by QAA and approval by the NMC.
QAA will determine whether a major modification needs to be assessed through a desk-based process only, or through a process that culminates in an online engagement or onsite approval visit. Each individual modification is considered on its merits.
Contact us
If you have any questions about programme modification, you can contact QAA’s NMC team by email or telephone. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 09.00-17.00hrs.