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Medical Statistician Apprentice Review

at AstraZeneca

Degree Apprenticeship

Pharmaceutical

Macclesfield

Review Submitted: February 2026

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Statistical oversight of clinical studies
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Excellent

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed lots of skills e.g. communication, problem-solving, teamwork etc.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Full support that is needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The support is fine
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Haven't really covered much new content since undergraduate degree and isn't always the most relevant to the role (Strathclyde University)
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
Lots of social activities on site

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Plenty of opportunities for growth, learning and development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be yourself
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