The Master's Degree course prepares experts (conservation scientists) in the field of diagnostics and conservation of cultural heritage, providing a solid interdisciplinary scientific background that combines chemistry, physics, biology, computer science and geology with innovative technologies for the conservation of artefacts. The training course is designed to prepare a professional able to interact with experts in other disciplines involved in the process of protecting and preserving cultural heritage, acting as a technical and scientific reference. Graduates will be able to plan and test new technologies for restoration interventions, to develop projects for the prevention of damage and maintenance of cultural heritage and to carry out diagnostic investigations for the characterization of artefacts.