Wine Science

Do you have dreams of growing your own grapes or producing some wine in Burgundy, Margaret River or the Granite Belt? Do you want to be an important part of an exciting and growing industry? Dream no more. USQ’s Bachelor of Science (Wine Science) is the only degree of its type in Northern Australia and it will not disappoint.

Utilising a purpose-built $8.5 million education and training facility, the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, this degree offers on-site training in commercial vineyards, wineries, winery laboratories, and sensory analysis in association with regional wine shows. Who could resist a residential school in the heart of one of Australia’s burgeoning wine districts? Highly applied and analytical, the course is suitable for school leavers, international students, producers and those of you looking for a career change.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units

Core courses4

plus 1 x first 8-unit major8 

plus 1 x second 8-unit major plus 4 x electives
or 12 x electives12

Total24 

Course codeCourse name

Core courses:

CSC1402Foundation Computing

STA2300Data Analysis

CMS1100Communicating in the Sciences

MAT1000Mathematics Fundamentals

Wine Science Major:

WIN1101Grape and Wine Production

WIN2200Viticultural and Winemaking Practice1

WIN2210Viticultural Production1

WIN2215Wine Biochemistry & Microbiology1

WIN2220Wine Production1

WIN3310Wine Sensory Analysis2

WIN3304Viticultural and Winemaking Practice 2

SCI3302Industry Placement

To meet prerequisite for this major, 4 units of elective courses need to include the following, which may also be undertaken as part of a second major

CHE1110Chemistry 1

CHE2120Chemistry 2

BIO2202Plant Physiology

plus one of the following two courses:

BIO1101Biology 1

BIO1100Biology Concepts

Footnotes

1 This course will be offered from 2015.

2 This course will be offered from 2016.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4 SA) or equivalent
• Year 12 Mathematics A or B or equivalent
• Recommended prior study: Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand Science or equivalent. If students do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then they will be recommended to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics or equivalent
• Recommended study: A-level Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Multi-strand Science or equivalent.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.