Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Chemistry
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
4 days in lab 1 day doing university work at home
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Had its ups and downs. Hard to balance uni and work but will be worth it in the end
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
problem solving skills, hands on lab experience. confidence etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
University programme is structured okay has its ups and downs
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of support in my final year from management. Little support from apprenticeship team
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good support from skills coach
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Doesn't always translate across but some modules do fit well with work
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
apprentice society
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good benefits and lots of lovely people at the company. Apprenticeships are a good way to obtain a degree and work experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
N/a
Process industry manufacturing apprentice
at AstraZeneca
- Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Charter Way, Macclesfield SK10 2NA, UK
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