Postgraduate study in Wine Science

Courses in the Wine Science programme examine the science of grape production and winemaking, and analytical techniques in winemaking.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the organisation and operation of the wine industry as a whole, and you will be encouraged to pursue a particular field of interest by completing a research project in wine science.

Areas of research interests open to exploration include:

• Post-fermentation processes in winemaking
• Sensory evaluation and statistical methods
• The business of wine production
• The science behind grape production
• The science behind winemaking
• Viticulture
• Winemaking in a New Zealand setting

Master of Science (MSc) in Wine Science 120-point (one-year) research masters

120 points from:

• WINESCI 796 MSc Thesis in Wine Science

Master of Wine Science (MWineSci) 180-point taught masters

120 points from:

• WINESCI 701–708

15 points from other approved 700 level courses offered at this University

45 points:

• WINESCI 792 Research Project

Master of Science (MSc) in Wine Science 240-point research masters

At least 75 points from:

• WINESCI 701 Winemaking in a New Zealand Setting
• WINESCI 702 The Science Behind Grape Production
• WINESCI 703 The Science Behind Winemaking
• WINESCI 704 Sensory Evaluation and Statistical Methods
• WINESCI 705B Project in Wine Science
• WINESCI 706 The Business of Wine Production
• WINESCI 707 Topics in Wine Science
• WINESCI 708 Post-fermentation Processes in Winemaking

Up to 45 points from 600 and 700 level courses in related subjects

• Biological Sciences, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Geography

120 points from:

• WINESCI 796 MSc Thesis in Wine Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Wine Science

At least 75 points from:

• WINESCI 701 Winemaking in a New Zealand Setting
• WINESCI 702 The Science Behind Grape Production
• WINESCI 703 The Science Behind Winemaking
• WINESCI 704 Sensory Evaluation and Statistical Methods
• WINESCI 705B Project in Wine Science
• WINESCI 706 The Business of Wine Production
• WINESCI 707 Topics in Wine Science
• WINESCI 708 Post-fermentation Processes in Winemaking

Up to 45 points from 600 and 700 level courses in related subjects

• Biological Sciences, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science, Geography

Prerequisites

Prior to applying for a Master of Science (MSc) in Wine Science 120-point option you must have completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Wine Science.

Explore the postgraduate courses you can take for a Wine Science specialisation:

• Postgraduate Biological Sciences courses
• Postgraduate Chemistry courses
• Postgraduate Food Science courses
• Postgraduate Geography courses
• Postgraduate Wine Science courses

Our graduates learn the essential theory and practical skills to begin their employment in the winemaking and hospitality industry.

Jobs related to Wine Science

• Cellar manager
• Lab tech
• Laboratory research work
• Marketer
• Quality assurance manager
• Vineyard operator
• Viticulturist
• Winemaker

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