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Bachelor of Science (Viticulture)

Campus Waite Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 324181

2009
ATAR 71.75

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  • Program Outline

    No new admissions into this program.

    Internationally recognised for its wine related programs, the University of Adelaide is offering a Bachelor of Science (Viticulture) which will provide graduates with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to gain employment as viticultural scientists.  Students wishing to focus on wine-making will be able to transfer to the Bachelor of Oenology degree at the end of their second year. The wine industries are significant contributors to the Australian economy and demand for viticultural science and oenology graduates is high.  Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities available at the Waite campus and at the National Wine Centre, and from the work experience opportunities within the wine industry.

  • Program Structure

    The first year level teaches the basic sciences and the foundations of wine science at the North Terrace campus and the National Wine Centre. In second year level the emphasis is on the scientific and technological aspects of winemaking and viticulture, with courses taught in the winery at the Waite Campus. Students wishing to complete the B.Sc. (Viticulture) undertake a third year level majoring in advanced viticulture technology and management practices, which includes ten weeks experience in the viticulture industry. Students wishing to major in oenology apply to enter the Bachelor of Oenology at the end of the second year level. This program requires a further two year levels of study on all aspects of wine production, including ten weeks of practical experience in the wine industry during a vintage period. Options to undertake a research honours program is also available.

     

     

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    SATAC Code 324181
    2009 CSP ATAR 71.75
    2009 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $7,567
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
    Prerequisites ?
    For midyear entry, applicants should contact the Student Centre before applying to ensure that an appropriate study pathway is available.
    Assumed Knowledge ?
    SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over on February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 324181

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    Not offered to international students.

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

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    Not offered to international students.

  • Areas of Specialisation
    Oenology
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only.

    Level I

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Level II

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Level III

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses) 

    Plus passes in additional Level III courses to the value of 6 units chosen from:

    Full Year

    Semester 1

    Semester 2

    or Level III courses selected in consultation with the program coordinator and in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.5.5 for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

    *(MY) = taugh in mid-year break
    *(MS) = Semester 2 course taught in mid-semester break

     
  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the program can expect to find employment in wine and related industries, directing and developing winemaking and viticultural practices including:

    •  Food and beverage technology

    •  Viticultural management

    •  Winemaking and winery management

    •  Hospitality and tourism

    Potential careers

    Grape Production, Vineyard Management, Wine Making

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information
    Information sessions will be held at the University of Adelaide Open Day, 17 August 2008. An information session will also be held Ground Floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus from 4-6 pm on 10 December 2008. For further details: Telephone (08) 8303 5673, email faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au.
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