Academic excellence integrated with clinically practical instruction
These are doctoral programs recognized by the Northbridge Institute of Forensic Studies as providing strong academic foundations in human sexuality, sexology, sexual medicine, and psychosexual therapy. Completion of one of these programs, in conjunction with our forensic specialisation pathway, meets the institute’s requirements.
| Institution/Program | Region/Program Title | Accreditation or Licensing Status |
| Widener University – PhD in Human Sexuality Studies | USA | Regionally accredited (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) |
| California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) – PhD in Human Sexuality | USA | Regionally accredited (WASC Senior College and University Commission) |
| University College London (UCL) – PhD in Gender & Sexuality Studies | UK | Accredited under UK degree-awarding powers; QAA oversight |
| University of Birmingham – PhD in Sexuality & Gender Studies | UK | Accredited under UK degree-awarding powers; QAA oversight |
| University of Brighton – PhD in Gender & Sexuality | UK | Accredited under UK degree-awarding powers; QAA oversight |
| International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS) | USA | State-licensed (Florida Commission for Independent Education) |
| National University – PhD in Psychology, Psychology of Gender & Sexual Fluidity | USA | Regionally accredited (WASC Senior College and University Commission) |