Davis,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Professional Science Master in Viticulture and Enology (Plan II) in Davis United States | University of California Davis
University of California Davis
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Davis United States
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Qualification
Professional Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Our Plan II alternative is formally accredited by the Council of Graduate Schools as a Professional Science Master's (PSM) program. This pathway demands 36 units of graduate and upper-division coursework, with a minimum of 20 units being graduate-level courses in the primary discipline. Students must complete an internship and pass a comprehensive final exam in their major subject area, with no thesis requirement. The Viticulture and Enology Graduate Group provides advanced education spanning grapevine genetics, physiology, and biochemistry, alongside wine chemistry, microbiology, sensory science, and winemaking engineering. Potential research areas encompass grapevine molecular biology, microbial studies, fermentation chemistry, aging processes, and analytical-sensory relationships. While this program solely offers an M.S. degree, doctoral studies are available through affiliated graduate groups including agricultural/environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, food science, genetics, microbiology, plant biology, and soils/biogeochemistry.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Unofficial transcripts from ALL colleges/universities you have attended are required. Transcripts in a language other than English must be submitted in both the original language and an English translation.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Statement of Purpose
Personal History and Diversity Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters are required:
An academic reference who can address your ability to complete advanced coursework and/or research.
A professional reference who can speak to your grape/wine experience. Because most applicants have not completed formal viticulture and enology coursework, the professional reference helps the committee gauge the applicant's abilities and interest in this specific field.
An additional academic or professional reference.
Your CV/resume should help the committee better understand your specific experiences in viticulture and enology beyond what you shared in your statement of purpose or personal history.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Statement of Purpose
Personal History and Diversity Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters are required:
An academic reference who can address your ability to complete advanced coursework and/or research.
A professional reference who can speak to your grape/wine experience. Because most applicants have not completed formal viticulture and enology coursework, the professional reference helps the committee gauge the applicant's abilities and interest in this specific field.
An additional academic or professional reference.
Your CV/resume should help the committee better understand your specific experiences in viticulture and enology beyond what you shared in your statement of purpose or personal history.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale
Tuition
USD
27,366