Laboratory Science Degree Apprentice Review

I spend a lot of my day completing testing in the lab. This includes capturing the data. I also attend regular meetings, often with my team or with other apprentices as we have regular catch ups within the apprentice community.

I have learnt many new skills throughout my time on the apprenticeship scheme. These include lab skills, data skills, presentation skills and many more.

I really enjoy my programme, I have learnt lots since starting and feel I have really developed lots of skills. The people have been so welcoming and helpful, everyone is very supportive in my development.

The apprenticeship is structured well. We have yearly placement rotation allowing us to build our network and understand lots of different areas of the business. The degree is structured fairly well, all the work is set in time and all lectures are in the same day allowing me to plan my study time effectively.

I receive lots of support from my employer. They are supportive of both my personal development and my studying.

I receive good support from the apprenticeship provider. Lecturers are usually happy to help. However, sometimes it can be a challenge to get the information you need.

I think some areas of my degree link to my role. The study skills I develop through university help me in my role.

There are plenty of extracurricular activities including sport, social activities and lots of others. We also have a good apprentice network that organises social events.

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Unilever have been very supportive throughout my apprenticeship so far and I have had lots of opportunities.

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