Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses

1. Overview

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 1. Overview

The Institute of Land and Food Resources provides specialist education, research and training in the vital fields of agriculture and agribusiness; natural, environmental and resource management; forestry; food production, ornamental and amenity horticulture; and dairy and food technology, production and marketing. Across a diversity of disciplines and eight campuses, the Institute equips students with the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in a wide variety of disciplines within the land and food industries.

The Institute of Land and Food Resources provides students with a vast and dynamic range of courses designed to meet the demands of distinctive careers across nearly all fields of professional endeavour. Close association with industry and government ensures that courses provide training and skills valued by both graduates and employers. Practical and relevant work experience components which develop students' skills and provide an insight into career options are an essential element of all courses. Graduates of the Institute are well-equipped to work in the main employing industries, and career opportunities continue to grow.

Resources available to students include on-site accommodation, test farms, ornamental gardens, a demonstration forest, a pilot food processing plant and state of the art laboratories. All students have full access to the myriad of services and facilities offered by the University of Melbourne.

Students today are part of a dynamic educational environment inspired by academics of international reputation, leading edge technology, an energetic and creative social and cultural network, and campuses equipped with educational, sporting and recreational facilities.

The Institute offers the potential to realise dreams of contributing to an environmentally sustainable future.

 1.1. The campuses

The Institute of Land and Food Resources comprises eight campuses, five of which are located in rural areas of Victoria.

Parkville campus is the University of Melbourne's original site. The campus is set on 22.5 hectares about a five-minute tram journey north of the city of Melbourne.

Burnley campus is the University's specialist horticultural campus and is set on 13 hectares of historic gardens and field station, seven kilometers east of the city centre.

Creswick campus is located 15 kilometers north of Ballarat and adjacent to 610 hectares of demonstration forest, and is an important teaching location for the Institute's forestry courses.

Dookie campus is situated in the Goulburn Valley region, 200 kilometers north of Melbourne, and has an established reputation in agricultural education. It has a 2240 hectare commercial farm and a large natural bush reserve.

Gilbert Chandler campus is located 25 kilometers south of Melbourne and is Australia's specialist education provider for the dairy and food technology industry.

Glenormiston campus is located close to Terang in Victoria's Western District. It has a 270 hectare farm and is equipped with modern facilities for dairying, mixed farming, and the horse industry including an indoor equestrian complex and an artificial insemination program.

Longerenong campus is a leader of productivity improvements in intensive farming and is situated on a 1500 hectare property on the edge of Horsham.

McMillan campus is located near Warragul in the Gippsland region of Victoria. The National Milk Harvesting Centre is also based there.

 1.2. Campus Contacts

Burnley Campus: +61 3 9250 6800

Creswick Campus: +61 3 5321 4150

Dookie Campus: +61 3 5833 9247

Gilbert Chandler Campus: +61 3 9741 8033

Glenormiston Campus: +61 3 5557 8200

Longerenong Campus: +61 3 5362 2222

McMillan Campus: +61 3 5624 0217

Parkville Campus: +61 3 8344 0276

For more information about any of these campuses, visit the Institute's website at http://www.landfood.unimelb.edu.au.

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