Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Wine Biotechnology in South Africa

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Wine Biotechnology

•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  • An applicable BScAgric, BEng or BScHons degree.
  • An average final mark of 60% for the major subject.
  
  Duration of Programme:
  -This programme extends over two years.
  
  Programme Content:
  -You determine your topic for the master’s degree in consultation with your supervisor. A research topic can be selected from one of the following themes:
  •The selection and genetic improvement of wine yeasts and bacteria for the improvement of wine fermentation and processing, also using alternative techniques such as directed evolution, and for the improvement of the quality and sensory properties of wine and other grape-based beverages;
  • Interaction of wine yeasts and lactic acid bacteria related to nutrient usage and the impact on wine aroma;
  • Assessing the impact of grape and winemaking practices on the microbiome;
  • Grape and wine sensory evaluation techniques and consumer studies; and
  • Understanding the interaction of grapevines with their biotic and abiotic environments by studying molecular and metabolite profiles of the plant.

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