R&D Oncology Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Lab based pharmaceutical research supporting oncology projects

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Teamwork, presenting, independent work, lab based skills

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is very rewarding and enjoyable.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is very well structured.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The employer is constantly offering support

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The training provider provides a fair amount of support.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification helps support my performance in my role.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • There are numerous extra-curricular activities and networking events to attend.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great employer, offering support from every kind of angle.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

    • Be yourself, as integrity is a key value of AstraZeneca.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

March 2020

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