BScHons (Wine Biotechnology)
The Bachelor of Science Honours in Wine Biotechnology consists of further study in one of the majors for the degree BScAgric, BSc or BEng; supplementary study is sometimes required. The modules and study assignments add depth to the study and form a continuation of the bachelor’s programme. The programme is research and career-oriented and is based on modern technology and the most recently available research in the field of wine production systems.
The programme comprises formal lectures, as well as seminars, self-study and experimental work in Wine Biotechnology. The following topics are covered:
• genetic properties and improvement of wine yeasts;
• grape-based beverages;
• alcoholic fermentation;
• chemical compounds of grapes and wine;
• techniques in wine and grapevine biotechnology;
• malolactic fermentation and microbial spoilage;
• enzymes in preparation of wine;
• grapevine structure and functions; and
• grapevine biology, biotechnology and improvement.
You must carry out self-study on the South African wine industry as well as independent research in grapevine and wine biotechnology.
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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.
Minimum toelatingsvereistes
A suitable degree (e.g. BSc, BScAgric or BEng) with any applicable discipline as major.
An average final mark of 60% for all final-year major subject modules.
Supporting application documents
Motivational letter / Essay
One-page document explaining what factors are motivating you to apply for the specific programme(s) and describing what makes you a suitable candidate.
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Motivational letter / Essay
Programstruktuur
Compulsory Modules
50997: Wine Biotechnology
771(30): Research methodology for grapevine and wine biotechnology
50997: Wine Biotechnology
772(20): Techniques in grape and wine sciences
50997: Wine Biotechnology
773(20): Wine-related microbes
50997: Wine Biotechnology
774(20): Grapevine biology and biotechnology
50997: Wine Biotechnology
775(10): Seminar
50997: Wine Biotechnology
776(20): Chemistry and biochemistry of grapes and wine
Assessment and Examination
Modules are assessed by means of practical and written assignments, tests and written examinations throughout the year.