Master of Wine Science 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Auckland |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

52,842 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

04 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Food ScienceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn practical and scientific skills in viticulture, winemaking, sensory evaluation, wine chemistry and microbiology while understanding the fundamental principles of the business of winemaking.

Embedding practical winemaking skills within theoretical coursework, the MWineSci will provide opportunities for students to perform research ranging from topics that directly benefit the New Zealand wine industry to fundamental studies of fermentation chemistry and biology.

This 180-point postgraduate programme will be completed in three semesters, with the first year of study taking place at the Goldwater Wine Science Centre on Waiheke Island. Research projects in the third semester may be undertaken in collaboration with a wine company, at the Goldwater Wine Science Centre or at the City Campus.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Learn practical and scientific skills in viticulture, winemaking, sensory evaluation, wine chemistry and microbiology while understanding the fundamental principles of the business of winemaking.

Embedding practical winemaking skills within theoretical coursework, the MWineSci will provide opportunities for students to perform research ranging from topics that directly benefit the New Zealand wine industry to fundamental studies of fermentation chemistry and biology.

This 180-point postgraduate programme will be completed in three semesters, with the first year of study taking place at the Goldwater Wine Science Centre on Waiheke Island. Research projects in the third semester may be undertaken in collaboration with a wine company, at the Goldwater Wine Science Centre or at the City Campus.

Admission Requirements

90+
58+
6.5+
4+
176+
Completed a Bachelor of Science in a relevant subject, such as Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Food Science or Geography (or an equivalent degree or subject).

04 Jul 2025
18 Months
Mar
Jul

Domestic
10,892 NZD
International
52,842 NZD

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