Laboratory Science Degree Apprentice Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical, Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: April 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 am an associate formulation scientist working in a global product development group with other scientists to nail down the formulation of parenteral products as they go from phase 2 clinical trials to phase 3 and then eventually commercially available product.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is a great community of early careers people including apprentices, graduates and placement students and there is a well established support network that enables individuals to thrive and learn whilst on the job.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Get a good idea about what the role is and do some research to understand what the team does.
