Laboratory Science Degree Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: February 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
I work in Material Design in Global Product Development, between the powder science and particle characterisation and image analysis teams. This involves using a range of analytical instruments to characterise particles and assess physical and bulk properties of both API, drug product and excipients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
This is a great programme, I feel very supported as an apprentice in a large company
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt about the basics of material design and where my team sits in the drug making process as a whole. I have learnt how to use several different analytical instruments as well as image analysis software.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There is loads of support available and I am kept up to date on what my supervisors/manager want to work on with me. The university course is also very well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is loads of support available. I have a manager, two supervisors, a tutor and an apprentice support lead.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The course is well structured to fit apprentice workloads.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
By understanding the fundamental concepts of chemistry it helps to understand the principles of material design and vice versa.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work and there is lots of support available
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
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