Science Discovery Intern Review

Item: Science Discovery Intern at BAT
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at BAT

Placement (10 Months+)

Research, Science

Southampton

Review Submitted: June 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

I worked in the Science Discovery Department where our primary focus is to is to guide the future strategic direction of the organisation, scientifically evaluating novel technologies and identifying potential business opportunities or threats. I manage scientific proof-of-concept studies, work with external collaborators, read scientific papers and discuss potencial project ideas. Day-to-day activities vary but involves placement team meetings, team meetings, skill development activities, independent study, project planning, lab work etc..

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

I had the responsibility of managing a small-scale human study and in viro experiement. But had lots of guidence and support throughout.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Critical analysis through journal club. Organisational awarness - how scienctific projects help the buisness. Presentation skills through presneting a poster and end of year presentation. communication skills through various networking opportunities. Lab skills in cell culture and gas chromotography. Teamwork through intern activities.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

Lots, there is a designated placement team of about 10 internal R&D BAT employees who are very friendly and give lots of guidence and advice. I had a senior mentor and buddy as well as a line manager. BAT employees very friendly and kind people.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Everyone is so friendly and happy to help with any queries you have. People are passionate about what they do. Senior leadership team encorporate the BAT values. people are generally happy to work at BAT.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I really enjoyed my internship at BAT. I had enough responsibility that I felt like I was doing something meaningful. I have developed so many skills that will help my personal development and career. everyone is so friendly. The projects I was working on were really interesting. It felt like I was doing the sort of work I do at uni but I had a more structured schedule, weekends off and was getting payed.