Master

Life Sciences, orientation Viticulture and Enology

Changins - Haute école de viticulture et œnologie
Nyon (VD)
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Program overview

  • Type of course
    Universities of Applied Sciences
  • Degree
    Master Master of Science HES-SO in Life Sciences, orientation Viticulture and Enology
  • Course language
    Englisch
  • Course format
    In-person instruction
  • Time commitment
    Full-time
  • Duration

    4 semesters

What the program looks like

The Master of Science in Life Sciences prepare the students for the challenges originating from the job market (big data, digitalization, Industry 4.0) and understand the concepts of entrepreneurship, innovation, and business.This Major offers a choice of 5 specialization modules : analyze the grapevine environment and implement sustainable viticulture practices, explore genetic resources and grapevine production, design efficient wineries, master the technology, chemistry, and microbiology of fermented beverages, and apply wine economics and management principles to enhance the value of wine.

Admission

  • Bachelor in Viticulture or Enology or
  • Bachelor in a related field from a University of Federal Institute of Technology
  • Other applications are judged on the academic curriculum and the practical experience
  • People with a long industrial experience can ask a validation of this experience (email mls@hes-so.ch for more information)

Complementary course work in viticulture and enology may be required based on the candidate’s accademic performance.

Costs

Registration fee: CHF 150.-

Tuition fee: CHF 750.-/semester

Study costs: CHF 250.-/semester

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