BS Viticulture & Enology at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

The Viticulture & Enology major provides an interdisciplinary education in the biological and physical principles underlying grape and wine production as well as practical knowledge of grape growing (viticulture) and wine making (enology). This program provides the knowledge base for problem-solving and decision-making in commercial grape and wine production. The curriculum builds upon a foundation of biology, chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics with specialized courses related to grape and wine production.

Faculty: College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences | Department: Viticulture & Enology | Duration: 123 units (quarter system) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 123 units. Requirements are organised into preparatory subject matter, depth subject matter, preparatory requirements, electives components. Required courses include BIS 002A Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth; CHE 002A General Chemistry; CHE 002C General Chemistry; PHY 007A General Physics; PHY 001B Principles of Physics and Principles of Physics Plant Science.

Career pathways

Graduates are qualified for a variety of vineyard and winery positions, including production management, quality control and research. Additionally, they may work in related fields such as pest management, nursery production and analytical services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UC Davis and the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences; the catalogue entry gives no major-specific admission requirement beyond the major requirements below.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,202 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC undergraduate Tuition for California residents, cohort first enrolled in 2026-27 (annual, quarter system); rate is the same for all undergraduate majors. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Source

First-year and transfer students enter in the fall term (quarter system); the UC application opens Aug. 1 and the filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

The UC application filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year, and a single application covers all UC campuses.

The UC application filing fee is $80 per campus for domestic applicants and $95 per campus for international applicants, payable by credit card or mail; fee waivers are available for up to four campuses.

Transfer applicants submit the UC application by Nov. 30; Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) applications are due Sept. 1-30; the priority deadline for the Transfer Academic Update is Jan. 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions

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