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AstraZeneca

Data Science Review

at AstraZeneca

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

4.4 /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
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Day to day meeting with multiple project teams where I have a role to play and carry out jobs that my manager has trained me to do.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I think my programme is a very new and interesting course that I enjoy a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I think I have developed my existing skills greatly even though majority of the programme has been online.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think the programme is well organised with just minor hiccups in quarantine as it is all online.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support when i need it in no matter what area I may struggle
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I think there is satisfactory quality of support from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think that they have some similarities however there are some modules that serve no purpose to the work side if the qualification
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
as it is all online I have not had the opportunity to get involved in extra-curricular activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Can thrive in this environment more than that at work alone or university so it is better
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be yourself and genuine and go for any opportunity to show your skills
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