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

2009

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Science (Viticulture) is the entry point for both the Viticulture (study of vines and grape production) and Oenology (wine making) programs, which share common first and second year levels. 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 B. 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.

Related Programs

Bachelor of Oenology

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 70.55 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). 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 meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. 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 70% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 30%. 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. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324181 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
Assumed knowledge:	Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $22,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

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.

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) BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells OENOLOGY 1018NW: Foundations in Wine Science I Plus one of the following CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA Plus one of the following PHYSICS 1101: Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences IA PHYSICS 1008: Physics Principles and Applications 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 CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) AGRIC 2500WT: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II OENOLOGY 2501WT: Microbiology for Viticulture and Oenology II SOIL&WAT 2500WT: Soil and 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) AGRONOMY 3130WT: Viticultural Engineering and Irrigation PLANT SC 3131 WT: Integrated Pest Management A SOIL&WAT 2012WT: Soil and Water Resources Semester 2 (core courses)  AGRIBUS 3017WT: Business Management for Applied Sciences VITICULT 3021WT: Viticultural Production VITICULT 3043WT: Industry Experience (Viticulture) A VITICULT 3044WT: Viticultural Methods & Procedures and one elective to the value of at least 2 units, chosen from the following recommended courses: ENV BIOL 3009 Ecophysiology of Plants III FREN 3103WT Technical French (Oenology) HORTICUL 3004WT Olive Production & Marketing OENOLOGY 3016WT Cellar & Winery Waste Management OENOLOGY 3047WT Winemaking at Vintage OENOLOGY 3307WT Stabilisation & Clarification PLANT SC 3002WT Biotechnology in the Food and Wine Industries PLANT SC 3004WT Mineral Nutrition of Plants PLANT SC 3030AEX/BEX Integrated Weed Management PLANT SC 3130WT Plant Pathology SOIL&WAT 3002WT Soil Management & Conservation SOIL&WAT 3012WT Soil Water Management SOIL&WAT 3014WT GIS for Agricultural Science SOIL&WAT 3016WT Soil Ecology & Nutrient Cycling VITICULT 3005WT Grape Industry Practice, Policy and Communication VITICULT 3020WT Table & Drying Grape Production or from other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences, with the approval of the B.Sc.(Viticult.) program coordinator.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find careers in wine and related industries, directing and developing winemaking and viticultural practices.

Approximately 35% and 25% of viticulture graduates work as vineyard managers and viticulturists respectively, mainly with medium to large wine companies. The remaineder are employed as grower liaison officers, consultants, researchers or lecturers, or in service industries.

The viticulture program provides many potential career paths and excellent opportunities for travel. In other countries, the University of Adelaide is regarded as one of the world's centres of excellence for education and research in viticulture and oenology.

Potential careers

Vineyard Management, Wine Making, Grape Production

Useful Links

• National Wine Centre
• Faculty of Sciences

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences