UC Davis Graduate Studies
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Viticulture and Enology
About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of the genetics, physiology and biochemistry of grapevines; the chemistry, microbiology and sensory science of wines; and the chemical engineering of winemaking necessary for professional careers in the wine industry. This is a Professional Science Masters Program. While only the M.S. is offered through this program, Ph.D. studies are offered through one of the following related Graduate Groups: Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Soils and Biogeochemistry.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I \ M.S. Plan II
Lead Dean
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Degree Requirements
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GVEN
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 15, 2026\ Space Available: May 15, 2026\
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator\ Elizabeth Price \ (530) 752-1852 | emprice@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair\ Megan Bartlett \ mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General\ Megan Bartlett \ Viticulture and Enology \ mkbartlett@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Dario Cantu \ Viticulture and Enology \ (530) 752-2929 | dacantu@ucdavis.edu
Advisor: General\ Ron Runnebaum \ Viticulture and Enology \ (530) 752-9078 | rcrunnebaum@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Studies Contacts
Senior Academic Advisor\ Brittney Solar \ bsolar@ucdavis.edu