IB Biology Tutor — Online Specialist for Higher Level & Standard Level
I am Tyrone — a Chartered Biologist and former A-Level examiner with over 25 years of teaching experience. I provide specialist online tuition for IB Diploma Programme Biology at both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL), covering the new 2025 syllabus with all 4 themes, 40 topics, Paper 1, Paper 2, and the Scientific Investigation (IA). Whether you need help with data-based questions, extended responses, or your IA, I can help you achieve your target grade.
Last updated: February 2026
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Meet Your IB Biology Tutor: Tyrone
How I Help IB Biology Students
IB Biology has a concept-driven, inquiry-based approach that requires strong analytical skills alongside solid subject knowledge. I tailor my teaching to address the specific demands of the IB Diploma Programme.
Data-Based Question Mastery
Both Paper 1B and Paper 2A test your ability to analyse experimental data you have never seen before. I train you to read graphs, interpret data tables, identify trends, evaluate experimental design, and write concise answers that earn full marks.
Extended Response Writing
Paper 2B requires well-structured extended responses that demonstrate holistic understanding across the syllabus. I teach you how to plan, structure, and write essays that link concepts across themes — exactly what IB examiners reward with top marks.
Scientific Investigation (IA) Support
The IA is worth 20% of your final grade. I guide you through choosing a research question, designing a valid method, analysing data effectively, and writing a strong conclusion and evaluation — the four criteria that determine your IA score.
Concept-Based Understanding
The new IB Biology syllabus emphasises understanding concepts across themes rather than memorising isolated facts. I help you build the interconnected understanding that allows you to apply your knowledge in unfamiliar contexts — the key to achieving a 6 or 7.
Tuition Options
One-to-One Tuition
Individual sessions typically lasting one hour, tailored entirely to your needs. Ideal for focused, personalised attention on the IB themes, exam techniques, or IA work that matter most to you. One-to-one tuition is £80 per hour Monday to Friday and £120 at weekends.
Learn more →Small Group Tuition
Study alongside 2–8 other students. A cost-effective option if you enjoy collaborative learning. Group tuition is £50 per hour per student Monday to Friday and £80 at weekends.
Learn more →Understanding the New IB Biology Exam Structure (2025 Syllabus)
The IB Biology syllabus was substantially revised for first assessment in May 2025. The old option topics and Paper 3 have been removed.
Standard Level (SL) — External Assessment (80%)
Paper 1 — Multiple Choice & Data-Based Questions (36%)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Marks: 55
Paper 1A contains multiple-choice questions on SL syllabus content. Paper 1B contains four data-based questions related to experimental work. Both parts completed together without interruption. Calculators are permitted.
Paper 2 — Short Answer & Extended Response (44%)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes | Marks: 50
Paper 2A contains data-based questions from unfamiliar contexts and short-answer questions. Paper 2B contains extended-response questions that test holistic understanding across the syllabus.
Higher Level (HL) — External Assessment (80%)
Paper 1 — Multiple Choice & Data-Based Questions (36%)
Duration: 2 hours | Marks: 70
Same format as SL but with more questions and additional HL content. Paper 1A has more MCQs than SL. Paper 1B contains data-based questions. Both parts completed together. Calculators permitted.
Paper 2 — Short Answer & Extended Response (44%)
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes | Marks: 80
Paper 2A contains data-based and short-answer questions on SL and Additional Higher Level (AHL) material. Paper 2B requires you to answer two of three extended-response questions covering both SL and AHL content.
Scientific Investigation — Internal Assessment (20%)
Marks: 24 (4 criteria x 6 marks each) | Word limit: 3,000 words
An independent research project assessed on four equally weighted criteria: Research Design, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and Evaluation. Students can collaborate on planning in groups of up to three, but each must have their own unique research question.
IB Biology Themes and Topics I Cover
The new IB Biology syllabus is built around 4 overarching themes, each with 2 concepts, studied across 4 levels of biological organisation (Molecules, Cells, Organisms, Ecosystems). I cover the full 40 topics.
Theme A — Unity and Diversity
Explores how living organisms share common features yet display enormous diversity. Covers cell biology, classification, evolution, and biodiversity.
Theme B — Form and Function
Examines the relationship between biological structures and their functions. Covers biological molecules, membrane structure, organ systems, and gas exchange.
Theme C — Interaction and Interdependence
Studies how biological systems interact at all levels. Covers enzymes, cell signalling, the immune system, neural and hormonal communication, and ecological relationships.
Theme D — Continuity and Change
Focuses on how life continues and changes over time. Covers DNA replication, cell division, genetics, inheritance, gene expression, evolution, and natural selection.
IB Biology HL vs SL — Key Differences
Standard Level (SL)
150 teaching hours. Covers core content across all 4 themes. Paper 1: 1hr 30min (55 marks). Paper 2: 1hr 30min (50 marks). Builds a strong foundation in biology. Suitable if Biology is not your primary university subject but you need a science in your IB Diploma.
Higher Level (HL)
240 teaching hours. Core content plus Additional Higher Level (AHL) topics. Paper 1: 2hr (70 marks). Paper 2: 2hr 30min (80 marks). Includes advanced data analysis and cross-topic extended responses. Required or recommended for university courses in medicine, biological sciences, and related fields.
I Also Cover All UK A-Level Exam Boards
Studying an A-Level specification instead of IB? I cover all major UK and international exam boards:
AQA Biology
7402 Specification
Edexcel AEdexcel Biology A
Salters-Nuffield 9BN0
Edexcel BEdexcel Biology B
9BI0 Specification
OCR AOCR A Biology
H420 Specification
OCR BOCR B Advancing
H422 Specification
WJECWJEC Biology
Wales — 1400
EduqasEduqas Biology
England — A400
CIECambridge International
9700 Specification
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Book a free 20-minute consultation — no obligation, just an honest conversation about how I can help you achieve your target grade at HL or SL.
Book Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions About IB Biology Tuition
Yes. I tutor IB Biology at both Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) alongside all UK A-Level Biology exam boards. My deep understanding of biology across multiple specifications means I can help IB students with the concept-driven approach, data-based questions, extended responses, and the Scientific Investigation (IA).
I teach the current IB Biology syllabus — first assessment May 2025. This is the new concept-driven curriculum built around four themes (Unity and Diversity, Form and Function, Interaction and Interdependence, Continuity and Change) with 40 topics across four levels of biological organisation. The old option topics and Paper 3 have been removed.
IB Biology now has two exam papers plus the Scientific Investigation (IA). Paper 1 has two parts: Paper 1A (multiple-choice) and Paper 1B (data-based questions), completed together. Paper 2 has two parts: Paper 2A (data-based and short-answer) and Paper 2B (extended-response). The IA is worth 20% of the final grade.
Yes. I help students plan, structure, and refine their Scientific Investigation (IA). The IA is assessed on four equally weighted criteria — Research Design, Data Analysis, Conclusion, and Evaluation — each worth 6 marks for a total of 24. I guide you through choosing a strong research question, designing a valid method, analysing data, and writing a rigorous conclusion and evaluation.
Both levels share the same four themes and core content, but HL adds Additional Higher Level (AHL) topics providing greater depth. HL has 240 teaching hours compared to 150 for SL. HL exams are longer — Paper 1 is 2 hours (vs 1.5 for SL) and Paper 2 is 2 hours 30 minutes (vs 1.5 hours for SL).
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. Please see my charges page for full details.
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