Laboratory Science (Biology) Degree Apprentice Review

Item: Laboratory Science (Biology) Degree Apprentice at GSK
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at GSK

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Stevenage

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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

4.4/5 - 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

I work in an enzyme engineering laboratory so am involved in producing proteins and mutating enzymes. My role involves both laboratory-based work and computer work, where I write up experiments and analyse data.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I really enjoy this job and the way my apprenticeship is delivered. It has a clear structure and a good workload and all the people I work with are really friendly and supportive.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt many new laboratory techniques that I had never even heard of before. I have also developed my knowledge behind some of these skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

I have a clear short and long-term plan for my apprenticeship and know what I am doing and what is coming up next for me to learn.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer is really supportive. I have regular catch-ups and feel that I can ask for help or say when something has confused me.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

A fair amount - most emails are replied to promptly and I feel comfortable asking questions.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

There are lots of links between the modules I do through university and the role I perform at GSK. This means I have a better understanding of the different parts of my job.