Bachelor of Science (Viticulture) B.Sc (VS)

2010

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.

Related Programs

Bachelor of Oenology

Admission Information

No new admissions into this program.

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	25
SATAC Code	324181
2009 CSP TER	71.75
HESS group	General
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).

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

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

Areas of Specialisation

Oenology

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

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

Vineyard Management, Wine Making, Grape Production

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences

Further Information

Useful Links

• National Wine Centre
• Faculty of Sciences