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Laboratory Science Biology Degree Apprenticeship Review

at GSK

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Stevenage

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - 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:
4/5
Lab based role, including: cell culture, cellular imaging and tissue imaging.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It can be challenging with the workload but the programme is very insightful and managed well.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Vast amount of new skills: scientific skills, knowledge, communication, problem solving, creative thinking, working autonomously.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I have communication with my line manger, the apprenticeship committee and university contact. So you are overseen by a lot of people with ranging experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support, finically, emotionally and professionally.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Regular meetings with skills coach and on-site residentials.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
With my scientific role knowledge is key, it would be near impossible to do the role without a scientific backbone.
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
Yes all of the above, sitewide, departmental and apprenticeship events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Global company, with great employee benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
Try and obtain relevant work experience in the area you are applying to.
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