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Bachelor of Oenology
Campus Waite Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration 4 years full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
Please note: From 2011 this program will only be on offer to current Bachelor of Science (Viticulture) students.
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 winemaking 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
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $8,363Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Alternative entry pathways
- Without formal qualifications?
You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
- Other Entry Pathways
How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Not offered to international students.
- Without formal qualifications?
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (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.
Level I Semester 1 (core courses)
- BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
- OENOLOGY 1018NW: Foundations in Wine Science I
- Plus one of the following
- Plus one of the following:
- PHYSICS 1101: Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA
- PHYSICS 1008: Physical Aspects of Nature I
Semester 2 (core courses)
- BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I: Organisms
- GEOLOGY 1200: Earth's Environment I
- STATS 1004: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences)
- Plus one of the following
Level II Semester 1 (core courses)
- AGRIC 2500WT: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II
- ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II
- OENOLOGY 2501WT: Microbiology for Viticulture & Oenology II
- SOIL&WAT 2500WT: Soil & Water Resources II
Semester 2 (core courses)
- ANIML SC 2501WT: Genes & Inheritance II
- OENOLOGY 2503WT: Introductory Winemaking II
- OENOLOGY 2502WT: Sensory Studies II
- VITICULT 2500WT: Viticultural Science II
Level III Semester 1 (core courses)
- OENOLOGY 3007WT: Stabilisation and Clarification III
- OENOLOGY 3016WT: Cellar & Winery Waste Management III
- OENOLOGY 3047WT: Winemaking at Vintage III
- VITICULT 3021WT: Viticultural Production III
Semester 2 (core courses)
- AGRIBUS 3017WT: Business Management for Applied Science III
- OENOLOGY 3037WT: Distillation, Fortified & Sparkling Winemaking III
- OENOLOGY 3046WT: Fermentation Technology III
- VITICULT 3501WT Engineering for Viticulture & Oenology
Level IV Semester 1 (core courses)
- VITICULT 3500WT: Grape Industry Experience, Practice, Policy & Communication III
Semester 2 (core courses)
- OENOLOGY 3003WT: Wine Packaging & Quality Management III
- OENOLOGY 3520WT: Advances in Wine Science III
And a further 12 units of electives chosen from courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences, with approval of the B.Oenol. Program Coordinator, or from the following recommended courses:
- PLANT SC 3500WT: Biotechnology in the Food and Wine Industries III
- SOIL&WAT 3020WT: GIS for Agriculture and Natural Resource Management III
- OENOLOGY 4002AWT/BWT: Honours Oenology
* (MY) - taught in mid-year 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
- Hospitality and tourism
- Viticultural management
- Winemaking and winery management
Potential careers
Vineyard Management, Winery Engineer, Wine Making
- Program Rules
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Last updated: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012
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