Applied Grape and Wine Science

Faculty of Mathematics and Science Bachelor of Science

Brock is the only university in Canada to offer a degree in grape and wine science.

Come join us and we’ll prepare you for a rewarding career in the $9-billion Canadian grape and wine sector. Our ever-expanding network of alumni occupy key roles in the industry across the country and around the world. Once you are a graduate of Applied Grape and Wine Science at Brock, you’ll join a ready-made professional network that will help advance your career.

Your education will be enhanced by an opportunity to apply what you learn in the lecture hall to hands-on winemaking labs and viticulture fieldwork. Extracurricular activities organized by Brock’s internationally renowned Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute connect you with leading researchers in the field and special, industry-only events. If you choose to add co-op to your degree, you will also gain essential industry experience in the vineyard, winery and boardroom during your time at Brock.

  • BSc in Applied Grape and Wine Science Co-op
  • Minor in Applied Grape and Wine Science
  • Certificate in Grape and Wine Technology

Expected cut-off: mid 70s
OUAC Code: BOV

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Program website Faculty of Mathematics and Science

Career outcomes

  • Wine making: Wine maker, cider maker, operations manager, industrial microbiology specialist, consultant, labourer
  • Viticulture: Vineyard manager, field technician, agriculture specialist, consultant, labourer
  • Business: Wine marketing specialist, wine agent/exporter, wine buyer, product sales specialist
  • Sensory and Consumer Science: Food/ Beverage sensory scientist, product development advisor, quality assurance
  • Research and Education: Laboratory technician (alcohol beverage, government, research), research scientist, teaching assistant, lecturer, education and outreach coordinator

Prerequisite requirements

  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U) (min.70%) or Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) (min.70%)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U) (min.70%)
  • Two from: Biology (SBI4U), Physics (SPH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or second 4U math or English (ENG4U)

Recommended subjects

  • English (ENG4U)