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Department of Applied Biosciences

The Department of Applied Biosciences incorporates two discipline areas: Aquatic Science and Viticulture/Oenology. Undergraduate students enrolling in aquatic science can choose between two distinct courses: Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture and Seafood Science) or Bachelor of Science (Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management), both of three-year duration. Viticulture and Oenology undergraduates can enrol in a two-year Associate Degree in Viticulture or a three-year Bachelor of Science (Viticulture and Oenology) in which the first year is taught on the main Bentley campus and years two and three are delivered at the Centre for Wine Excellence in Margaret River.

Aquatic Science students study a variety of subjects including: seafood processing; water quality management; aquaculture nutrition; hatchery technology; fish, crustacean and mollusc aquaculture; aquaculture health management; fisheries resource management; aquaculture ecology; population dynamics; and environmental economics and policy as it relates to the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture and Seafood Science graduates find employment in the fishing industry, seafood-processing companies or in tertiary institutions, government departments, public aquaria, aquaculture farms and facilities. Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in government agencies responsible for fisheries management, environmental management and in private companies whose operations involve utilising freshwater and marine resources.

The course in Viticulture and Oenology covers the biology of the vine, principles of vineyard management and winemaking, and the relationship between grape and wine quality. It also provides a framework for the application of technology in modern grape and wine production. This three-year degree, builds on the Associate Degree in Viticulture, expanding into the essential skills and knowledge relevant to oenology (wine making). These skills are developed through on-going interaction with industry. Students must complete a 12-week work placement in the industry prior to graduation, and complete a vintage in their third year of study. Viticulture and Oenology graduates find employment opportunities in vineyards, wineries, cellars and also in research and development. Positions in marketing, industry training and wine business management are available locally and internationally in countries such as New Zealand, Chile, America, Portugal, France, Spain and South Africa.

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