Biology Tutor for Liverpool & Merseyside Students — Expert Online A-Level Tuition
Specialist A-Level Biology tuition for students across Liverpool, Merseyside, and the wider North West. Chartered Biologist and former examiner with 25+ years of classroom teaching and online tuition experience since 2015. All exam boards covered.
Last updated: February 2026
Why Liverpool & Merseyside Students Choose Online Biology Tuition
Liverpool is one of the largest cities in the North West, with a strong mix of state schools, academies, grammar schools, and independent schools. Like most of the region, the majority of Liverpool sixth forms follow the AQA specification for A-Level Biology — the exam board I taught full-time for five years at Gower College Swansea. That direct AQA teaching experience, combined with my examiner background at Edexcel, means Liverpool students get a tutor who genuinely understands the papers they will be sitting.
Finding a specialist A-Level Biology tutor locally is not always straightforward. Many of the tutors listed on marketplace platforms are undergraduates or recent graduates without teaching qualifications or examiner experience. Online tuition solves that problem — it gives Liverpool students access to a Chartered Biologist with over 25 years of classroom teaching, regardless of postcode.
I have been delivering online tuition since 2015, so this is not a recent pivot — it is how I have taught hundreds of sessions over the past decade. Every session is delivered from a purpose-built teaching studio with triple monitors, a professional graphics tablet, and a 1Gb internet connection. Sessions are recorded so students can rewatch explanations during revision, which is something no in-person tutor can offer.
What My Students and Parents Say
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Google “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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Areas Covered Across Liverpool & Merseyside
All tuition is delivered online, so I work with students from across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside region. Whether you are in the city centre, the Wirral, or further out into Lancashire or Cheshire, you get the same expert tuition.
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Thank You Cards and Gifts from Students
These are just a few of the thank you messages and gifts I have received from students and parents over the years. They mean more to me than any qualification.
How I Help Liverpool A-Level Biology Students Achieve Top Grades
Exam Technique That Gets A Grades
Understanding the Biology is only half the battle. Many students know the content but lose marks because they do not answer in the way examiners expect. I teach students how to decode command words, structure extended answers, and hit every mark scheme point — skills that are the difference between a B and an A.
Past Paper Practice with Mark Scheme Analysis
We work through real past papers together, with detailed mark scheme analysis using screen sharing and my graphics tablet. I show students exactly how marks are awarded, where common mistakes happen, and how to write answers that pick up full marks. As a former examiner, I have seen thousands of scripts and know the patterns.
Practical Skills & CPAC Preparation
Practical-based questions appear across all papers and are a common source of lost marks. I help students understand the required practicals, data analysis techniques, and how practical skills are assessed in the written exams — covering all exam boards including AQA’s required practical endorsement.
Recorded Sessions & Student Portal
Every session is recorded so students can rewatch explanations during revision. I also provide a dedicated student portal with topic notes, past paper questions by topic, revision notes, and activity workbooks — all tailored to the student’s exam board.
Tuition Options
Supporting Liverpool Students’ University Ambitions
Many of my students are working towards competitive university offers in Biological Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, and Biomedical Science. Here are the typical A-Level Biology grade requirements for universities popular with Merseyside students:
University of Liverpool
A Russell Group university with one of the UK’s oldest and most respected medical schools. Liverpool’s Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences is internationally recognised, and the School of Life Sciences offers outstanding research-led teaching across the biological sciences.
Liverpool John Moores University
LJMU has invested heavily in its science facilities and offers strong applied bioscience and biomedical science programmes with excellent industry links. A good option for students interested in practical, career-focused biology degrees.
Edge Hill University
Located in nearby Ormskirk, Edge Hill offers accessible biology and biomedical science programmes with strong student satisfaction scores. The smaller campus means more individual attention and support.
University of Manchester
Just 30 miles east of Liverpool, Manchester is a Russell Group university with world-leading biological sciences and one of the largest medical schools in Europe. Many Liverpool students apply here for its outstanding research reputation and graduate employment rates.
Of course, strong A-Level Biology grades open doors beyond the North West. Many of my students go on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, UCL, and other leading universities across the UK.
Exam Boards Used by Liverpool & Merseyside Schools
AQA — The North West Standard
AQA dominates across Merseyside and the North West. Most state schools, academies, and sixth form colleges in Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, and St Helens follow the AQA A-Level Biology specification. I taught AQA full-time for 5 years and know the specification, the 25-mark essay, and the required practical endorsements thoroughly.
OCR A — Grammar and Independent Schools
A number of grammar and independent schools across Merseyside and the Wirral use OCR A, which has a reputation for being content-heavy with challenging synoptic questions. I cover the full OCR A specification in detail.
Edexcel A & B — Some Independent Schools
Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield) and Edexcel B appear in some independent schools in the Liverpool area. As a former Edexcel examiner, I have direct insight into how these papers are marked and what the examiners expect.
WJEC & International Boards
Given Liverpool’s proximity to North Wales, some students in the Merseyside area attend Welsh-system schools that follow the WJEC specification. I taught WJEC for 13 years and am a former WJEC/Eduqas examiner. I also cover IB Biology and Cambridge International (CIE 9700).
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Tuition Fees for Liverpool Students
The UK average for A-Level Biology tutoring is around £30–£50 per hour. My fees reflect the level of expertise I bring — Chartered Biologist status, examiner experience across two boards, over 25 years of classroom teaching, and a decade of online tuition experience. Every student I have worked with has improved their grade. I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if I am the right fit before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions — Biology Tuition in Liverpool
Getting a top grade requires more than just knowing the content — it demands exam technique, active revision strategies, and an understanding of what examiners are actually looking for. Passive reading and highlighting will not get you there. You need to practise with real past papers and study the mark schemes in detail so you understand exactly how marks are awarded.
Learning to decode command words — explain, suggest, evaluate, discuss — is essential because each one requires a different style of answer. Synoptic thinking, where you connect ideas across different topics, is increasingly tested and is where many students drop marks. A specialist tutor who has experience as an examiner can show you the difference between a B-grade answer and an A-grade answer, because they have seen thousands of scripts and know the patterns.
Yes — and in several ways it is more effective. I teach from a purpose-built online teaching studio with triple monitors, a large professional graphics tablet for drawing biological diagrams in real time, a professional microphone, and a 1Gb internet connection. We work on a shared interactive whiteboard with screen sharing, so we can annotate past papers and diagrams together just as naturally as sitting side by side.
Every session is recorded so students can rewatch explanations during revision — something in-person tuition cannot offer. I have been delivering online tuition since 2015 and my 100% grade improvement rate is built entirely on online delivery.
Most students benefit from one session per week, with focused independent work between sessions. Some students increase to two sessions per week closer to exams, particularly if there are significant gaps to address. Year 12 students who are keeping up well can sometimes start with fortnightly sessions.
The key is consistency — regular sessions with structured work in between deliver far better results than last-minute cramming. I monitor progress closely and adjust the plan as we go, so the number of sessions always reflects what the student actually needs. Book a free consultation to discuss what would work best.
Yes. I offer a free 20-minute video consultation where we can discuss the student’s current grade, target grade, exam board, and any specific areas they are struggling with. There is no obligation to book after the consultation — it is simply a chance to see if I am the right fit. You can book a consultation here.
All major UK and international exam boards: AQA, Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield), Edexcel B, OCR A, OCR B (Advancing Biology), WJEC, Eduqas, Cambridge International (CIE 9700), and IB Biology.
I have taught AQA full-time for five years, and I am a former examiner for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel. Every session is tailored to the student’s specific exam board and specification.
Yes. Small group sessions are available for groups of 4 or more students at £50 per hour per student on weekdays and £80 per hour per student at weekends. Group tuition works well for friends or classmates preparing for the same exam board — you benefit from shared discussion while still getting expert guidance.
Many students combine group sessions with occasional one-to-one sessions for topics they find particularly challenging. See the group tuition page for more details.
Yes. I am familiar with the required practicals across all exam boards and can help students understand practical technique, data analysis, and how practical skills are assessed in the written exams. Practical-based questions appear across all papers and are a common source of lost marks, so this is an important part of exam preparation that many students overlook.
Whether your school follows AQA’s required practicals, OCR’s practical activities, or Edexcel’s core practicals, I can help you prepare for both the practical endorsement itself and the written questions that test practical skills.
Yes. I am available on weekdays and weekends, with weekend sessions charged at a different rate (£120/hr for one-to-one, £80/hr per student for groups). Holiday intensive sessions are also popular, particularly during Easter and half-term breaks when students want to consolidate their knowledge before exams.
Many families find that a short block of intensive sessions during the holidays can make a significant difference to confidence and exam readiness. Get in touch to discuss what would work best.
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.