Undergraduate Programs
The three undergraduate degree programs offered at The Waite are:
- Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
- Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
The School’s flagship undergraduate program, the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, sees to it that graduates become well-rounded agriculture experts with diverse skillsets – from sustainable practices through to innovative technology and emerging trends like decision agriculture, vertical farming and crop sensors. We offer at least 450 hours of real-world internship experience. We teach at our working farm at Roseworthy and organise field trips across Australia and overseas to explore a vast array of farming techniques such as glasshouse systems.
For further information: Click HERE or reach out to Associate Professor Stuart Roy
Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Science
This three-year program provides students with skills and knowledge in food science and human nutrition. Students will learn how to design, formulate, produce and package everyday and specialty foods with specific functional and nutritional properties. They will learn the importance of developing a sustainable, nutritious and healthy food supply and complete a placement in the food industry or a nutrition/health related organisation. Career opportunities range from food industry, quality auditing, new product development and public health nutrition. A pre-dietetics pathway is included in the program.
For further information: Click HERE or reach out to Dr Jo Zhou
Bachelor of Viticulture & Oenology
The Waite’s wine education programs have an international reputation for excellence. Utilising facilities including the Waite’s own vineyards and the Hickinbotham Roseworthy Wine Science Laboratory, the program provides advanced knowledge in all aspects of modern winemaking. Students completing the four-year undergraduate program will qualify in both viticulture and winemaking (oenology). The program covers both basic sciences with an emphasis on the key technical methods and sensory (wine tasting) skills required for a career in viticulture and oenology. All students have the opportunity to complete an industry experience placement in either viticulture and/or oenology to enhance personal and career objectives. Graduates from the Viticulture and Oenology programs find employment in the wine industry as viticulturists and winemakers, within Australia and around the world.
For further information: Click HERE or reach out to Associate Professor Chris Ford
Summer Research Scholarships
Summer Research Scholarships allow students to participate in a research project for a period of 6-10 weeks to “get a taste” of what research is really about.
The Adelaide Summer Research Scholarships have been created to provide undergraduate students with experience working within a research team and to encourage them to consider postgraduate study leading to a career involving research.
Up to 240 Summer Research Scholarships are available to continuing undergraduate students who wish to undertake a six week research project at the University of Adelaide over their summer vacation.
RELATED NEWS & EVENTS
Applications open: AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship
Applications are open for the 2024 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, open to students enrolled in their last two years of an agriculture-related undergraduate degree. Click here for more information.
Applications open: 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program are now open. Students entering their final two years of an undergraduate degree who are passionate about the future of Australian rural industries are encouraged to apply.
Applications open for CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Studentship at Waite: Microbiomes to enable food production on the Moon
A CSIRO Undergraduate Vacation Studentship, based at Waite, is available. The project focuses on ‘Microbiomes to enable food production on the Moon’.