Edexcel A-Level Biology A Tutor — Salters-Nuffield (9BN0) Specialist & Former Examiner
Specialist Edexcel A-Level Biology tuition from Tyrone — a Chartered Biologist and former Edexcel examiner with over 25 years of teaching experience. As someone who has marked thousands of Edexcel Biology papers, I know exactly what the mark schemes reward and teach you how to earn every available mark.
Last updated: February 2026
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Meet Your Edexcel Biology Tutor: Tyrone
Qualifications and Background
Official Edexcel A-Level Biology Resources
I always encourage my students to use the official Edexcel resources alongside our tuition sessions. These are the key links you will need throughout your course:
📋 Biology A (9BN0) Specification
The full Salters-Nuffield A-Level Biology specification — know exactly what can and cannot be examined.
View Specification →📝 Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Official past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports. Practising with real papers is the single most effective revision strategy.
View Past Papers →How I Help Edexcel Biology Students
Every student is different, so every tutoring programme is personalised. But my approach always combines deep content knowledge with practical exam technique training — and as a former Edexcel examiner, I bring a unique perspective that most tutors simply cannot offer.
Examiner-Led Teaching
As a former Edexcel examiner, I teach you exactly what the mark schemes reward. You will learn the specific phrases, structures, and approaches that I know from first-hand experience earn full marks.
Specification-Focused Teaching
I teach specifically to the Edexcel Biology A (9BN0) specification. Every concept, example, and practice question is directly relevant to your exams. If you are studying Edexcel Biology B (9BI0), please visit my dedicated page.
Past Paper Practice
We work through real Edexcel past papers together, with detailed feedback using actual mark schemes. I explain not just what the correct answer is, but why other answers lose marks.
Pre-Release Article Preparation
Paper 3 includes questions based on a pre-release scientific article. I help you analyse the article, identify the key biological concepts, and practise the question types that come up.
Tuition Options
One-to-One Tuition
Individual sessions typically lasting one hour, tailored entirely to your needs. Ideal for focused, personalised attention on the Edexcel topics and exam techniques that matter most to you.
Learn more →Small Group Tuition
Study alongside 2–8 other students. A cost-effective option if you enjoy collaborative learning and benefit from hearing different questions and perspectives.
Learn more →What Makes Edexcel A-Level Biology Challenging
The Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) specification presents unique challenges that require specialist support. With its context-led approach, emphasis on practical skills, mathematical content, and the synoptic Paper 3 with its pre-release article, many students find it particularly demanding.
Students often tell me they understand the biology but struggle to translate that understanding into marks. As a former Edexcel examiner, I have seen this from both sides — and I know exactly where marks are lost and how to fix it.
Common Struggles I Help Edexcel Students Overcome
Paper 3: Synoptic Questions & Pre-Release Article
Paper 3 draws on content from across the entire specification and includes questions based on a pre-release scientific article. Many students struggle to make connections between topics and to apply their knowledge to the unfamiliar context of the article.
Mathematical Skills (10% of the Exam)
Edexcel has the highest maths content requirement. Students must be confident with statistical tests (chi-squared, Spearman’s rank, Student’s t-test), logarithms, standard deviation, and calculations involving concentrations, dilutions, and magnification.
Core Practicals
Edexcel Biology A has 16 core practicals that are assessed in the written exams. Understanding the principles behind each practical — not just memorising the method — is essential for full marks.
Extended Response Questions (up to 9 marks)
Knowing how to structure longer answers, which key terms to include, and how to present a logical argument is essential. I teach the specific techniques that examiners reward.
Data Analysis and Experimental Design
Edexcel frequently presents unfamiliar experiments and asks you to interpret results, evaluate methods, or suggest improvements. I teach you a systematic approach to these questions.
Understanding the Edexcel A-Level Biology Exam Structure
Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield, 9BN0) is a linear qualification — all three papers are sat at the end of Year 13, typically in June. There is also a separate Practical Endorsement. Edexcel also offers a separate Biology B (9BI0) specification with a different structure.
Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) — 9BN0
Paper 1 — The Natural Environment and Species Survival (33.3%)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes | Marks: 100 | Topics: 1–6
Covers lifestyle, transport, genes, health, development, plants, the environment, and the natural environment. Includes multiple choice, short answer, and extended response questions up to 9 marks.
Paper 2 — Energy, Exercise and Coordination (33.3%)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes | Marks: 100 | Topics: 1–4 and 7–8
Covers energy, exercise, coordination, muscles, the brain, and behaviour. Same question format as Paper 1.
Paper 3 — General and Practical Applications in Biology (33.3%)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | Marks: 120 | Topics: All (1–10)
This is the synoptic paper. It draws on content from across the entire specification and includes questions on core practical techniques. A section is based on a pre-release scientific article that students receive in advance.
For the full specification, visit the official Edexcel Biology A (9BN0) specification page.
Edexcel Biology A Topics I Cover
I cover every topic in the Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) 9BN0 specification, tailoring each session to the areas where you need the most help:
Lifestyle, Health and Risk
Cardiovascular disease, diet, lipids, transport in animals. Links biological molecules to real-world health issues.
Genes and Health
Gas exchange, cell membranes, DNA, protein synthesis, genetic diseases including cystic fibrosis. Heavy on molecular biology.
Voice of the Genome
Cell division, cell differentiation, stem cells, gene expression, and development. Includes mitosis and meiosis.
Biodiversity and Natural Resources
Plant structure, biodiversity, taxonomy, conservation, and sustainability. Includes fieldwork techniques.
On the Wild Side
Photosynthesis, climate change, evolution, speciation, and ecosystems. Requires strong understanding of energy transfer.
Immunity, Infection and Forensics
The immune system, infectious diseases, forensic biology, and decomposition. Context-led with real-world applications.
Run for Your Life
Respiration, muscles, exercise physiology, homeostasis, and the cardiac cycle. Mathematically demanding.
Grey Matter
The nervous system, the brain, vision, learning, memory, and behaviour. Includes challenging neuroscience content.
For past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports, visit the Edexcel Biology assessment resources page.
Edexcel Biology A Core Practicals
Edexcel Biology A has 16 core practicals that you must understand for the written exams. At least 15% of the marks across all three papers relate to practical skills — and Paper 3 devotes half its marks to testing practical knowledge. I make sure my students understand the principles behind each practical, not just the method.
Investigate the effect of caffeine on heart rate in Daphnia
Investigate the vitamin C content of food and drink
Investigate membrane structure and permeability
Investigate the effect of enzyme concentration on initial rate of reaction
Prepare and stain a root tip squash to observe stages of mitosis
Investigate plant mineral deficiencies
Investigate the rate of photosynthesis using an immobilised algae method
Investigate the effect of a named environmental factor on the distribution of a given species
Investigate the effect of temperature on the initial rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction
Investigate the effect of antimicrobial substances using aseptic technique
Investigate respiration rates in yeast or germinating seeds
Investigate the effect of exercise on ventilation
Investigate the effects of temperature on metabolic rate
Investigate habituation to a stimulus
Investigate the structure of plant and animal cells using a light microscope
Investigate chromatography of plant pigments
I Also Cover Other Exam Boards
Not studying Edexcel? I cover all major UK and international A-Level Biology specifications. Click below to find your exam board:
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Book Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions About Edexcel Biology Tuition
Yes. I am a former Edexcel examiner. I have marked thousands of Edexcel Biology papers and know exactly what the mark schemes reward, the common mistakes students make, and the precise language and structure needed to earn full marks. This first-hand examining experience is at the heart of my teaching.
Yes. This page covers Edexcel Biology A (Salters-Nuffield, 9BN0). If you are studying Edexcel Biology B (9BI0), I cover that too — please visit my dedicated Edexcel Biology B tutor page for full details on how I help with the concept-led specification.
Paper 3 includes questions based on a pre-release scientific article that students receive in advance. I help my students analyse the article thoroughly, identify the key biological concepts it connects to, and practise answering the types of questions that are likely to come up. This preparation gives students a significant advantage on exam day.
Absolutely. Edexcel Biology A has 16 core practicals that are assessed in the written exams. I make sure my students understand the principles, methods, and data analysis behind each one — not just memorise the procedures. Practical-based questions appear across all three papers, with Paper 3 devoting half its marks to practical skills.
I have a 100% grade improvement rate across all exam boards. My students consistently achieve grades above their predicted results. You can read testimonials from students and parents on my testimonials page.
One-to-one tuition is £80 per hour Monday to Friday and £120 per hour at weekends. Small group tuition is £50 per hour per student Monday to Friday and £80 per hour at weekends, with a minimum of 4 students per group. Please see my charges page for full details.
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 Edexcel resources as part of their revision.
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