Why Choose Biology Education for A-Level Biology Tutoring?
I’m the UK’s only Chartered Biologist offering specialist A-Level Biology tuition. As a former examiner for two exam boards, published researcher, and teacher with 25+ years of experience, I bring a level of exam insight and subject expertise that no other tutor can match. Here’s why that matters for your grade.
Last updated: February 2026
What Makes Biology Education Different from Other A-Level Biology Tutors?
Choosing a tutor is a significant investment — in time, money, and trust. With hundreds of Biology tutors available on platforms like MyTutor, Superprof, and Tutorful, it can be difficult to know what actually matters. Most tutors are university students or recent graduates tutoring multiple subjects. I am not that kind of tutor.
I teach only A-Level Biology. It’s all I’ve done professionally for over 25 years — in the classroom, as an examiner, and as a tutor. That singular focus means I know every specification inside out, I understand how examiners mark, and I can tell you exactly where marks are being lost and how to get them back.
| What to Look For | Platform Tutor | Typical Private Tutor | Biology Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified teacher (QTS/PGCE) | ✗ Rarely | Sometimes | ✓ PGCE qualified |
| Examiner experience | ✗ Very rare | Occasionally (1 board) | ✓ Two boards (WJEC & Edexcel) |
| Chartered Biologist status | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ CBiol MRSB |
| Published scientific research | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ Royal Society of Chemistry |
| Full-time A-Level teaching experience | ✗ Usually students | Varies widely | ✓ 25+ years, 18 at Gower College |
| All UK exam boards covered | Usually 1–2 | Usually 1–2 | ✓ All 9 specifications |
| Recorded sessions & student portal | ✗ | ✗ Rarely | ✓ Every session recorded |
| Professional body memberships | ✗ | Rare | ✓ RSB, CCT, TTA, EWC |
The UK’s Only Chartered Biologist Offering Specialist A-Level Tuition
Chartered Biologist (CBiol) is a legally protected professional title awarded by the Royal Society of Biology — the UK’s leading body for the biological sciences. It requires a degree in biology, significant professional experience, and independently verified expertise. It is the biological sciences equivalent of being a Chartered Engineer or Chartered Accountant.
I am the only specialist A-Level Biology tutor in the UK who holds this designation. When you see CBiol MRSB after my name, it means my subject knowledge has been vetted and approved by the very organisation that represents biology professionals across the country — not just self-declared on a tutoring profile.
BSc Immunology
King’s College London
Research Degree
Molecular Pharmacology — Newcastle University (4 years)
PGCE
University of Wales
CBiol MRSB
Chartered Biologist — Royal Society of Biology
Published Researcher
Cancer drug research — published by Royal Society of Chemistry
Industry Experience
L’Oréal (Microbiologist), NHS (Medical Lab Assistant), Newcastle University
My research at Newcastle University focused on anti-cancer drugs and their effects on DNA — real laboratory science that I now bring into my teaching. When I explain DNA replication, protein synthesis, or cell division to my students, I’m drawing on first-hand experience of working with these processes in a research lab, not just a textbook.
You can verify my professional status at any time through the Royal Society of Biology and the Education Workforce Council websites. Read my full biography →
Former Examiner for Two Exam Boards — Insider Knowledge of How Marks Are Awarded
I have examined for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel, which together account for approximately 30% of all UK A-Level Biology entries. Having marked thousands of student papers, I know precisely how mark schemes are applied in practice — not just what the official documents say, but how examiners actually interpret them in the marking room.
This gives my students an unfair advantage that no textbook or revision guide can provide:
What Examiner Experience Means for My Students
- I know exactly which command words require specific response patterns — and which ones students consistently misread
- I understand the difference between answers that earn marks and answers that look right but don’t hit the marking points
- I can predict the most likely mark scheme language before past papers are even released
- I teach students to allocate marks per line — matching their answer length to the mark allocation
- I identify common mistakes that lose marks across every exam board, based on examiner reports and my own marking experience
- For WJEC/Eduqas students, I teach the specific QER (Quality of Extended Response) technique that separates Band 3 from Band 1 answers
Having taught AQA for over 5 years and WJEC for approximately 13 years at Gower College Swansea — where I taught over 300 students each year with a 100% pass rate — I also have deep classroom experience across the exam boards that dominate the market. I don’t just know the specifications; I’ve taught them at scale for decades.
Explore my dedicated exam board pages: AQA · Edexcel A · Edexcel B · OCR A · OCR B · WJEC · Eduqas
100% Grade Improvement Rate Since 2003
Since I began tutoring in 2003, every student who has committed to regular sessions has improved their grade. That’s not a marketing claim — it’s a documented track record supported by 19 five-star reviews across Trustpilot and Google Reviews, with zero negative reviews on any platform.
Documented Grade Improvements
| Student | Starting Grade | Final Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda’s daughter | B/C | A* (8 months) |
| Adam’s son | C | A (3 months) |
| Chris’s son | D | A |
| Kate | — | A* |
| Julia | Struggling | A |
| Elias | — | A |
| William (Penny’s son) | E/D | B (2 years) |
| Mrs Rowe’s son | Predicted D/C | B (first-choice uni) |
| Susan’s daughter | 50% exam score | 87% exam score |
What Students and Parents Say
There is a big difference between tutors who can teach content and tutors who can teach your student to dissect an exam question, allocate the marks and get the marks every time. Our daughter went from B/C to A* in 8 months.
— Amanda Hart
B/C → A* (Google Review)
Having had several A-level biology tutors before, none matched Tyrone’s ability to deepen my understanding of the material.
— Melissa Campbell
Trustpilot — December 2025
Tyrone helped my son to get from a C to an A in just three months. He is extremely knowledgeable and a very patient tutor.
— Adam
C → A in 3 months (Trustpilot)
Tyrone was a great tutor and increased our son’s confidence in tackling the A-level biology exams so that he ended up getting a higher grade than he’d been predicted.
— Victoria Wilson
Above predicted grade (Google Review)
Read all of my reviews on Trustpilot and Google, or visit my testimonials page to see thank-you cards and detailed student feedback.
Is an A-Level Biology Tutor Worth It?
A-Level Biology is one of the most challenging subjects students face — and one of the most important for university entry. Here’s the reality:
Only 27% of students achieve an A* or A in Biology. That means nearly 3 in 4 students don’t reach the top grades. Biology has the lowest A*/A rate of any main science subject, even though approximately 69,000 students take it each year, making it the UK’s most popular science A-Level.
Grade boundaries are rising. AQA grade boundaries jumped by 12–17 raw marks in a single year as grading returned to pre-pandemic standards. The margin for error is smaller than ever.
Your grade determines your future. Biology is essential for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, and dozens of other courses. Oxford Medicine requires A*AA with Chemistry; Cambridge Medicine requires A*A*A. A single grade can be the difference between your first-choice university and your insurance.
The question isn’t whether a tutor is worth it — it’s whether you choose a generalist who teaches five different subjects, or a specialist with 25 years of A-Level Biology experience, examiner knowledge, and a documented track record of results. Read my guide on choosing a Biology tutor →
How Online Tuition Actually Works — A Purpose-Built Professional Studio
My online teaching setup isn’t a laptop on a kitchen table. I teach from a purpose-built studio designed specifically for delivering professional A-Level Biology tuition. Every piece of equipment has been chosen to make sessions as clear, interactive, and effective as possible.
Triple Monitors
Three screens for managing resources, diagrams, and the live session simultaneously
4K Display
Crystal-clear visuals for biological diagrams, micrographs, and mark schemes
Graphics Tablet
Large professional tablet for drawing biological diagrams in real time
Superfast Broadband
High-speed connection for seamless, lag-free video sessions
Professional Audio
Studio-quality microphone and audio for perfectly clear explanations
Session Recording
Every session recorded — rewatch key explanations before exams
What You Get With Every Session
Interactive Zoom Session
Live video with shared whiteboard, screen sharing, and real-time annotation of past papers and diagrams.
Detailed Session Notes
Comprehensive notes covering everything discussed, tailored to your exam board’s specification.
Full Session Recording
Rewatch the entire lesson at any time — invaluable during revision periods.
Student Portal Access
24/7 access to all resources, past papers, notes, and recordings via the student portal.
Sessions are available 7am–8:30pm, Monday to Friday. One-to-one tuition is £80/hour (weekdays) and small group sessions are £50/hour per student (minimum 4 students). View full pricing →
I Understand Students Who Are Struggling — Because I Was One
I left school with low-grade GCSEs and just one A-Level — in Biology. My teachers didn’t see an academic career for me. They expected me to follow my father into plumbing, and they did very little to help me change that trajectory. I was written off as a low achiever.
But I didn’t stop. I enrolled in Open University courses, proved I was capable, and eventually earned a place at King’s College London to study Immunology. From there, I went on to a research degree at Newcastle University, where I spent four years investigating anti-cancer drugs and published my findings with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
That experience — of being underestimated, of having to work harder to prove myself — shapes every tutoring session I deliver. I know what it feels like to struggle with confidence. I know how the right support at the right time can change everything. And I’m determined to give my students the help that I never had.
After my research, I worked as an Industrial Microbiologist at L’Oréal and a Medical Laboratory Assistant in the NHS before completing my PGCE and entering teaching full-time. I spent 18 years at Gower College Swansea, one of Wales’s largest FE colleges, where I taught over 300 A-Level Biology students each year and ran the British Biology Olympiad competition. I’ve now transitioned to full-time private tutoring, serving students across the UK and internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Look for a qualified teacher (not just a graduate) with specific A-Level teaching experience, knowledge of your exam board’s specification and mark scheme conventions, and ideally examiner experience. Professional body membership such as Chartered Biologist status demonstrates verified subject expertise.
I hold all of these: BSc Immunology (King’s College London), Research Degree in Molecular Pharmacology (Newcastle University), PGCE, Chartered Biologist status (CBiol MRSB), and I have examined for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel.
Yes — particularly when Biology grades determine university entry for courses like Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science. Only 27% of Biology students achieve A* or A, and grade boundaries have risen significantly since the return to pre-pandemic grading.
A specialist tutor with examiner experience can identify exactly where marks are being lost and teach the specific exam techniques that turn a B into an A. Around 8 hours of focused one-to-one tuition can move a student up by one full grade.
Chartered Biologist (CBiol) is a legally protected professional title awarded by the Royal Society of Biology. It requires a degree in biology, significant professional experience, and demonstrated expertise. For tutoring, it means my subject knowledge has been independently verified by the UK’s leading biology organisation — not just self-declared.
I am the only specialist A-Level Biology tutor in the UK with this designation.
It makes a significant difference. Examiners understand exactly how mark schemes are applied, which command words require specific response patterns, and where students commonly lose marks. I’ve examined for both WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel, covering approximately 30% of all UK entries.
This dual-board experience means I understand marking conventions across different specification styles — a rare combination no other tutor offers.
Sessions are delivered via Zoom from a purpose-built teaching studio with triple monitors, a 4K display, professional audio equipment, a large graphics tablet for biological diagrams, and superfast broadband. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch explanations before exams.
You also get access to the student portal with all resources, past papers, and notes available 24/7.
All UK and international A-Level Biology exam boards: AQA, Edexcel A (Salters-Nuffield), Edexcel B, OCR A, OCR B, WJEC, Eduqas, IB Biology, and Cambridge International (CIE 9700).
I’ve taught AQA for over 5 years and WJEC for approximately 13 years at Gower College Swansea, and have examined for WJEC/Eduqas and Edexcel. Only around 60% of content overlaps between boards, so board-specific expertise matters.
Platform tutors (on sites like MyTutor, Superprof, or Tutorful) are often university students or recent graduates who tutor multiple subjects. A specialist like me teaches only A-Level Biology, has 25+ years of full-time teaching experience, has examined for two boards, holds Chartered Biologist status, and has published scientific research.
The depth of exam knowledge and ability to predict how examiners will mark specific answers is fundamentally different. Read my full guide on choosing a tutor →
Results vary, but many students see noticeable improvement within 4–8 sessions. Some of my documented grade improvements include: C to A in three months, E/D to B over two years, and B/C to A* in eight months.
The earlier you start, the more time there is to build strong foundations. However, even students who start close to exams benefit from targeted exam technique coaching. Book a free consultation to discuss your situation →
In 2024, only 8.6% of AQA Biology students achieved an A*, and just 27.1% achieved A* or A. Biology has the lowest top-grade rate among the main sciences (compared to Maths at 41.5%, Chemistry at 32.2%, and Physics at 31.5%), partly because of its large and diverse cohort of approximately 69,000 students.
With grade boundaries rising each year since the return to pre-pandemic standards, expert guidance on exam technique has never been more important.
Yes. While there is no free trial lesson, you can book a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good fit. You can also book a single paid session with no commitment to continue.
One-to-one sessions are £80/hour on weekdays, and group sessions are £50/hour per student (minimum 4 students). See full pricing details →
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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 resources as part of their revision. Grade improvement claims are based on documented student outcomes; individual results will vary depending on starting level, commitment, and study habits. Statistics cited are from publicly available sources including Ofqual, AQA, and JCQ.