Drug Discovery Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Cambridge
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
An early R&D environment with a mix of lab and desk work - planning experiments, project meetings, learning more about the world of pharmaceuticals
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the great facilities present and being in the labs, either shadowing or working independently - I struggle sometimes to sit at my desk for long periods of time but the DISC allows easy catch-up with colleagues/ time to have a break
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My lab skills have flourished and I have been exposed to many skills not taught at university alone. My networking and social skills have also improved through career events etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The environment the DISC gives is amazing - and the fact you gain invaluable industry experience whilst still earning a full degree on the programme is a huge selling point
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Become prepared to the assessment day - know about the values at AZ as these are very relevant, not only in the assessment day but also throughout the apprenticeship
