Overview

The inhibition of wine spoilage causing microorganisms by natural antimicrobial agents is a further target. Modern molecular approaches, based specifically on integrated high-throughput omics technologies and advanced analytical tools such as infrared spectroscopy, HPLC, and GC-MS, are typically used in multi-disciplinary research projects that involve teams of students and researchers.

Quick Facts:

Our research aims through the Wine Biotechnology at the Stellenbosch University to ensure sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective production of high quality grapes and wine.

You determine your topic for the master's degree in consultation with your supervisor. A research topic can be selected from one of the following themes:

the selection and genetic improvement of wine yeasts and bacteria for the improvement of wine fermentation and processing, and for the improvement of the quality and sensory properties of wine and other grape-based beverages;

the metabolic reprogramming of yeasts;

the role of transcription factors and signal transduction in cell differentiation; and

genetic improvement of wine grape cultivars with regard to disease and stress resistance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wine Biotechnology

Master's thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Biotechnology Horticulture and Crop Science View 6 other Masters in Biotechnology in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

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Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution. Qualifications shorter than 12 months in duration will not be considered

Proof of English Language proficiency

An applicable BScAgric, BEng or BScHons degree

An average final mark of 60% for the major subject

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

22915 ZAR / year

≈ 22915 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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