Biology Tutor for Birmingham Students — Expert Online A-Level Tuition
Specialist online A-Level Biology tuition for students across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Every major exam board covered — AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, IB, and Cambridge International — with over 25 years of teaching experience and a 100% grade improvement track record.
Last updated: February 2026
Why Birmingham Students Choose Online Biology Tuition
Birmingham has one of the largest student populations in the country outside London. The city and its surrounding areas are packed with strong sixth forms — from the selective grammar schools in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull to high-performing colleges like Joseph Chamberlain, Cadbury, and Josiah Mason. Thousands of students across the West Midlands sit A-Level Biology each year, and the competition for university places — especially in medicine — is intense.
What I notice with Birmingham students is that many of them are aiming high. They want the grades to get into medical school at Birmingham, or to study biomedical sciences at Warwick, or to move to one of the London universities. That means they can’t afford to leave marks on the table. School teaching gives them the content, but it doesn’t always give them the exam technique they need to turn a B into an A or an A into an A*.
Online tuition works really well for students across the West Midlands. Birmingham is a big, spread-out city and the idea of adding a 45-minute bus ride to a tutoring session doesn’t appeal to anyone. With online sessions, you’re at home, we share a screen, and we focus on exactly what matters. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch explanations during revision — students consistently tell me this is one of the most valuable things about working with me.
What My Students and Parents Say
I have a 100% grade improvement rate across all exam boards and all students. But don’t just take my word for it — here’s what students and parents have said about working with me.
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“Tyrone is one of the best tutors I have ever had! He always explains topics in a clear manner and repeats concepts again to embed the understanding of the content. He uploads the session notes on the student portal which is an easy website to navigate. The student portal contains a vast array of resources such as topic notes, past paper questions, questions by topic, revision notes and student activity workbooks. I would definitely recommend Tyrone as a Biology Tutor.”
Elias — A-Level Biology Student
“Tyrone has been really good for my son. He has been tutoring my son since the start of the A-Level course as I thought my son would struggle as he is not the most academic of students. He has really blossomed under Tyrone’s tutorage and has become much more confident in the subject. My son achieved a high B in his Biology AS level in November which is carried over to his A-Level — I think it stunned his teachers as they had him pegged at a C/D. Tyrone is knowledgeable, explains things clearly and takes his time to ensure that the student understands the topic. He is patient and supportive and has encouraged my son to do his best. I could not have asked for more and I would definitely recommend him.”
Penny Haynes — Parent (Cambridge International Board)
“My daughter has been having biology tutoring with Tyrone throughout Year 13 and is finding it hugely beneficial. The way he tailors the content to what she needs to cover is really important, the fact that Tyrone goes at her pace is so helpful and — in her words — ‘he’s just much better than my teachers’. From a parent perspective Tyrone is reliable, booking and paying is easy and I can see that my daughter is more engaged in a topic that she does find tricky. I would recommend Tyrone without hesitation.”
Julie — Parent
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Areas Covered Across Birmingham & the West Midlands
All my tuition is delivered online, so it doesn’t matter where in the West Midlands you’re based. Whether you’re in Edgbaston or Erdington, Solihull or Sutton Coldfield, the quality of teaching is exactly the same. I currently work with students from across the region:
I also work with students across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire. Online tuition means geography is never a barrier.
Meet Your Biology Tutor: Tyrone
My Qualifications
Thank You Cards From Students and Parents
Here are a few of the cards and gifts I’ve received from students and families over the years. Every one of them is a reminder of why I love what I do.
How I Help Birmingham A-Level Biology Students
I don’t do generic tuition. Every student gets a programme built around their specific exam board, their strengths, and the areas where they’re losing marks. But there are a few things that every Birmingham student gets when they work with me:
Tailored to Your Exact Specification
Whether you’re on AQA 7402 or OCR A H420, everything I teach is specific to your syllabus. Your past papers, your mark schemes, your exam structure. The overlap between boards is real but the exam technique is completely different — that’s where grades are made.
Exam Technique From a Former Examiner
I’ve sat on the other side of the marking table. I know which answers get full marks and which ones get two out of six because the student understood the biology but didn’t answer the question properly. I teach you exactly how to write answers that examiners reward.
Past Papers With Detailed Written Feedback
We work through real past papers together and I mark your answers against the official mark scheme with written feedback. You’ll know exactly where you’re dropping marks and — more importantly — how to pick them up next time.
Recorded Sessions for Revision
Every lesson is recorded. Students use these as a personal revision library — rewatching tricky explanations, pausing to take notes, and revisiting content in the weeks before exams. It’s like having the lesson twice.
Tuition Options
One-to-One Tuition
Hour-long sessions built entirely around you. This is the quickest way to close specific gaps and build real exam confidence. It’s the most popular choice among my Birmingham students, especially from January onwards when the pressure starts building.
Learn more →Small Group Tuition
Sessions with 2–8 other students at a lower cost per person. Works particularly well when classmates from the same school and exam board want to study together. Several Birmingham students have done exactly this.
Learn more →Preparing Birmingham Students for University
A huge number of Birmingham students use Biology as a stepping stone to competitive university courses. Whether it’s medicine at Birmingham, biomedical sciences at Warwick, or veterinary science at Nottingham, the A-Level Biology grade is almost always a hard entry requirement. There’s no flexibility on it — you either hit the grade or you don’t.
I help students build the grades these courses need. But I also push them to understand the biology properly, not just memorise mark scheme answers. That deeper understanding is what separates a solid application from a rejected one, especially at interview stage.
University of Birmingham
Typical offer: AAA for Biological Sciences, A*AA for Medicine. Birmingham’s medical school is one of the most popular in the country, and the biosciences faculty has strong research links across genetics, cancer biology, and microbiology. The obvious first choice for many local students.
University of Warwick
Typical offer: AAA for Biomedical Sciences. Warwick doesn’t offer a traditional biology degree, but its biomedical sciences programme is excellent and highly regarded by employers. It’s only a short journey from Birmingham and is a popular choice for ambitious students.
University of Nottingham
Typical offer: AAB for Biological Sciences, A*AA for Medicine. Nottingham is within easy reach of Birmingham and has strong programmes in biology, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy. Their School of Life Sciences is particularly well-equipped for research-led teaching.
Aston University
Typical offer: ABB–AAB for Biological Sciences. Right in the centre of Birmingham, Aston has an excellent reputation for graduate employability and offers biology courses with placement years that give students real-world lab experience.
University of Leicester
Typical offer: ABB for Biological Sciences, AAA for Medicine. Leicester is close to Birmingham and has a proud history in genetics — this is where DNA fingerprinting was invented. A strong option for students interested in molecular biology and genetics.
Of course, many Birmingham students also apply to Oxbridge, Imperial, UCL, and other top universities across the country. The preparation is the same: a thorough understanding of the subject, polished exam technique, and the confidence that comes from genuinely knowing your material.
Exam Boards Used by Birmingham Schools
The first thing I do with any new student is find out which exam board they’re on. It sounds simple, but it changes everything about how I teach — the past papers we use, the mark scheme language I drill, the exam structure we prepare for. Here’s what I typically see from Birmingham and West Midlands students:
AQA (7402) — The Most Common Board Locally
AQA dominates across the West Midlands. The vast majority of state schools, academies, and sixth form colleges in Birmingham use it. The specification has three papers, including a 25-mark synoptic essay in Paper 3 that is unique to AQA and trips up a lot of students. I taught this specification full-time for over five years and know every corner of it.
OCR A (H420) — Common in Grammar Schools
Several of the grammar schools in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull use OCR A. It’s a content-rich specification with a strong practical component. The exam style differs noticeably from AQA — the extended response questions in particular require a different approach.
Edexcel (9BN0 / 9BI0) — Some Independent Schools
Edexcel is less common in the Birmingham area than AQA or OCR, but a number of independent schools use it. The Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield) specification is context-led, introducing topics through real-world scenarios, which requires a different revision strategy.
IB Biology — International Schools
Birmingham has several international schools offering the IB Diploma. IB Biology at Higher Level is demanding, with internal assessments and a very different assessment philosophy to A-Levels. I cover both HL and SL and understand the specific challenges IB students face.
Whatever board you’re studying, I tailor every session to your specific syllabus. Here are my dedicated exam board pages:
AQA Biology
7402 Specification
Edexcel AEdexcel Biology
Salters-Nuffield
Edexcel BEdexcel B
9BI0 Specification
OCR AOCR A Biology
H420 Specification
OCR BAdvancing Biology
H422 Specification
WJECWJEC Biology
Wales Spec
EduqasEduqas Biology
England Spec
IBIB Biology
Standard & Higher
CIECambridge Int’l
9700 Specification
Tuition Fees for Birmingham Students
My fees are the same for all students regardless of location. No hidden costs, no contracts, no sign-up fees. You pay per session and can stop whenever you like.
One-to-One Tuition
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £80 per hour
Weekends (Sat–Sun): £120 per hour
Fully personalised to your exam board and topics. Includes recorded sessions, notes, and resource portal access.
Small Group Tuition
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): £50 per hour per student
Weekends (Sat–Sun): £80 per hour per student
Minimum 4 students per group. A cost-effective option — some Birmingham students organise groups with friends from the same school and exam board.
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Book Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions — Biology Tuition in Birmingham
Yes. All my tuition is delivered online using a professional teaching platform with a shared whiteboard, screen sharing, and session recording. I work with students across the West Midlands regularly. Online tuition means no travelling across Birmingham — you log in from home and we get straight to work.
AQA is the dominant board across the West Midlands. Most state schools, academies, and sixth form colleges in Birmingham use AQA. Some grammar schools in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull use OCR A, and a small number of independent schools use Edexcel. I cover all boards and tailor every session to your specific specification.
One-to-one tuition is £80 per hour Monday to Friday and £120 per hour at weekends. Small group tuition (minimum 4 students) is £50 per hour per student on weekdays and £80 at weekends. I also offer a free 20-minute consultation so we can discuss your needs first.
Absolutely. Many of my students from the Birmingham area apply for medicine, dentistry, and biomedical sciences at universities including Birmingham, Warwick, Nottingham, and Leicester. I help them achieve the A-Level Biology grades these courses demand and make sure they understand the subject at a depth that will serve them in interviews.
Yes. I taught the AQA 7402 specification full-time for over five years and have detailed knowledge of all eight topics, the twelve required practicals, and the Paper 3 synoptic essay. Since most Birmingham schools use AQA, this is the board I work with most frequently for students in the West Midlands. I have a dedicated AQA page with more detail.
We use a professional online teaching platform with a shared interactive whiteboard, screen sharing, and real-time diagram annotation. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch it during revision. I also provide digital notes, past paper questions, and access to a student resource portal.
Yes. I work with students from grammar schools across the Birmingham area, including schools in Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, and the wider West Midlands. Grammar school students are often aiming for top grades to secure competitive university places, and my exam technique coaching helps them squeeze out every available mark.
I’m a Chartered Biologist (CBiol) registered with the Royal Society of Biology. I have a BSc in Immunology from King’s College London, a research degree in Molecular Pharmacology from Newcastle University, and a PGCE. I spent 18 years teaching A-Level Biology at Gower College Swansea and have worked as an examiner for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel.
A typical session with me is structured around what you need most that week. We might work through a difficult topic like respiration or genetics using my interactive whiteboard, then move on to past paper questions so you can practise applying that knowledge under exam conditions. I mark your answers live and show you exactly where marks are gained and lost — something only an active examiner can do with real authority. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch it, and I upload notes and resources to your student portal afterwards. It’s not a lecture — it’s targeted, interactive coaching.
Absolutely, and this is one of the most common reasons Birmingham parents contact me. A low predicted grade doesn’t have to become your final result. Many of my students arrive with D or E predictions and leave with a B or above. The key is identifying exactly where marks are being lost — whether that’s content gaps, weak exam technique, or poor time management — and fixing those specific issues. I’ve seen students improve by two or three grades with consistent weekly sessions over a single term. The earlier we start, the more time we have to work with.
Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is intended for educational guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Biology Education and its author accept no responsibility for individual exam outcomes. Students are advised to consult their own teachers, tutors, and official exam board resources as part of their revision.
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