Prospective Students

The program is designed to provide a broad training in science and agriculture. The first year develops basic skills in chemistry, biology and statistics as well as offering core courses in soils and agriculture. In the second and third years students enrol in courses in crop science, livestock science, soil science and agribusiness. Some specialisation is possible in the third year.

Four- to five-day field trips and excursions are incorporated into the first and third year programs that expose students to best practice in industry. Practical skills are developed through a professional internship during the second half of the program. While the majority of the degree is based at the Waite campus, education in livestock production and the practical component of agronomy is based at the Roseworthy campus.

Graduates are highly sought after for positions in a range of rural industries including consulting in the livestock and cropping industries, banking and research as well as related areas in natural resource management.

Employment opportunities include those in:

• Advisory, research and regulatory services
• Agricultural production
• Agriculture related industries
• Agronomy and banking
• Commercial enterprises
• Farm machinery, management and operation
• Government and semi-government agencies
• Journalism, communication and marketing
• Research and technical work
• Secondary, tertiary and vocational education

 

Further information on the program, including entry requirements and courses studied throughout its duration are available here.

The program provides students with the skills to identify and develop the next nutritional trends, processing innovations and advanced packaging in a sustainable way. You will learn how to design, formulate, produce and package every day and specialty foods with specific functional and nutritional properties.

Core science courses at the University of Adelaide are complemented by industry focused, practical experience in sensory evaluation of foods, food safety, food processing technology and new product development at TAFESA Regency campus. Lifelong learning is embedded in the program, providing experience in communication, project management, research, teamwork and regulatory frameworks to ensure that graduates can contribute to food and health industries of the future.

Our graduates gain careers with ample opportunities for career progression into management and leadership positions, including:

• Food technologist, technical officer or manager
• Health care
• Laboratory assistant or manager
• Marketing manager
• Product development assistant
• Quality assurance officer, supervisor or manager
• Research student (Honours and PhD)
• Senior food scientist

 

Further information on the program, including entry requirements and courses studied throughout its duration are available here.

The first year level teaches both basic sciences and foundations of wine science at the North Terrace Campus and the National Wine Centre. In the second and third year levels the emphasis is on the scientific and technological aspects of winemaking and viticulture, with courses taught in the winery at the Waite Campus.

In fourth year students will have the opportunity to complete an industry experience placement in either viticulture and/or oenology to enhance personal and career objectives. The program also accommodates a fourth year Honours stream for those interested in further wine science related research opportunities.

Employment opportunities exist for graduates in wine and related industries, directing and developing winemaking and viticultural practices including:

• Food and beverage technology
• Hospitality and tourism
• Viticultural management
• Winemaking and winery management

 

Further information on the program, including entry requirements and courses studied throughout its duration are available here.

Honours is a one year research project that is normally completed at the end of a Bachelor degree program. The aim of Honours is to allow a student to experience an intensive research project to be able to specialise in a specific area of interest.

Students from a science background are able to apply for entry into the Honours program run through the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine. Staff are able to supervise students on a range of topics related to most areas of agriculture, food & wine.

More information on the Honours program within the School of Agriculture, Food & Wine, as well as potential research projects available, can be found here.

A Masters of Philosophy is a 2 year research program that can be entered directly following completion of a Bachelor’s degree (with a Distinction average).
A Doctor of Philosophy is a 2-4 year research program that is usually undertaken following completion of an Honours degree. The candidate completes an approved program of study and research under supervision and presents a thesis embodying the results of the original research.

Masters degrees by research are similar in nature to a PhD but do not necessarily require the candidate to make a significant original contribution to research. Most Masters programs run over a 1-2 year period. These are currently only available to international students.

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine represents a world-class concentration of scientific research, education and product conferring capability, with infrastructure and resources distributed across the Waite and Roseworthy Campuses of the University of Adelaide with a number of research partners.

The School is the centrepiece of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collection of expertise in plant genomics, crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, animal science, dryland farming, horticulture, viticulture, oenology and wine business.

More information on the Postgraduate Research Programs within the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, as well as potential research areas and supervisors, can be found here.

More information on the University entry requirements into postgraduate research programs can be found at the Adelaide Graduate Centre.

International students should consult the International Office for information on entry requirements and application procedures.

Any student interested in undertaking postgraduate research within the School is asked to send an introductory email to the Academic Programs Officer. This email should contain a copy of your academic record/s, a one page description of your research interests and potential study area, a copy of your CV/resume and a copy of your IELTS score (if applicable).