Medical Statistician Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

10/10

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

5/10

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

I am only two thirds into my first year (out of three years), but so far nothing in the degree has been directly used within my role. I reckon this will change as the courses by the training provider advance.

3/10

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company is professional, development focussed and driven. You have your own freedom for independent working and organising your own time, but you also have a great support system and opportunities to discuss your learning and development.

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

Something to consider: Depending on the nature of the apprenticeship, a degree apprenticeship is very different from a normal degree. In a highly academic subject you won't use your degree learnings as often as you think, as this is more theoretical work and the real life application is different.