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Biology Tutor for KS3, GCSE and A-Level

Biology gets big quickly — cells, systems, genetics, then the stats and essays at A-Level. A good tutor helps you turn the detail into the kind of answers exam questions actually ask for.

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Daniel Zavaruhins

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Walthamstow, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkedAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Over 2 years' of tutoring experience, supporting KS3, GCSE, and A-Level students across various exam boards.
Currently studying for his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science at St George’s, University of London.
Holds A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Holds A*, A*, A, A for Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, and Biology at GCSE level.

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureMathematicsPhysicsSport and Physical Education

Daniel Zavaruhins is a gcse maths tutor and english tutor with 2+ years’ experience supporting KS2–GCSE Maths/English, GCSE–A-Level Biology, and GCSE–AS Level Chemistry (plus GCSE Physics). He provides online tutoring with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Deborah Adekore-Otu

Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science Specialist

Walsall, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkedAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Currently studying for her Bachelors of Science with Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University.
Over 2 years' of experince tutoring online.
Holds 3 Distinction*s in her Applied (Medical) Science BTEC Level 3.
Deborah is a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).
Holds As for Psychology and Sociology at GCSE level.

BiologyComputer ScienceMathematics

Deborah is a gcse maths tutor online with 2+ years' experience teaching KS2-3 and GCSE Maths, Biology and Computer Science. She is a BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science student at Nottingham Trent University, an IMA member, and provides lesson reports.

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Kevin Maher

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Orpington, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkedAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Currently studying for his Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Over 4 years' of teaching experience.
Holds A, A, B for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds A**s for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at GCSE level.
St' Olave's Grammar School Alumni (4th best secondary state school in London).

BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Kevin is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor with 4+ years’ experience, studying Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Tailored lessons include session reports and optional homework.

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What a Biology Tutor Does

Most students look for a biology tutor because the content keeps building on itself, and the gaps compound. You can follow cells in Year 9, revisit them at GCSE, then meet them again as the basis for respiration and protein synthesis at A-Level. If one of those layers didn’t land the first time, the next gets shakier — and exam questions pick up on it fast, especially at the 4- and 6-mark end.

That’s where targeted biology tutoring helps. A GCSE biology tutor can slow down the topics students lose the most marks on — the nervous system, homeostasis, genetics, inheritance — and show you exactly what examiners want in a 4- or 6-mark “explain” or “evaluate” answer. At A-Level, the job is different: working through complex pathways like respiration and photosynthesis, unpicking required practicals, and handling the statistics and synoptic questions that catch out even strong GCSE students.

The other thing biology tutoring solves is precision. The subject is heavy on specific terminology and exact wording — examiners reward the right term (semipermeable, not “leaky”; vasoconstriction, not “narrowing”) and penalise vague paraphrasing. The quickest wins come from seeing your own answers marked line by line, rather than re-reading the textbook.

Our tutors cover KS3, GCSE and A-Level Biology, with sessions held online so you can work with a UK-based tutor week after week. Every profile is upfront about qualifications, subjects and hourly rate, so you can judge fit before messaging anyone. When you’re ready, you can find a tutor and filter for Biology at the level you’re on.

Our biology tutors focus on KS3, GCSE and A-Level — so sessions stay tied to the syllabus you're actually sitting, rather than a generic "life sciences" overview that loses you in week two.
You'll see where marks usually disappear: imprecise terminology, weak 4- and 6-mark written answers, rushed required-practical questions, and the statistics that sneak into A-Level — not vague "do more revision".
When the gap is clear, open the directory, filter by Biology and your level, and pick a tutor whose qualifications, subjects and hourly rate fit what you actually need.

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Filter the directory by Biology and by KS3, GCSE or A-Level. Every profile shows availability, subjects, levels and an hourly rate, so you can compare openly and hire an online tutor without a sign-up or lock-in.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How much does a biology tutor cost in the UK?

UK biology tutor rates usually sit between about £25 and £50 per hour. You’ll generally pay a bit more for A-Level than GCSE, and slightly more for a qualified teacher or examiner than a recent graduate. Online biology tutoring often comes in a touch cheaper than in-person. Every profile in our directory shows an hourly rate on the tutor’s profile, so you can compare openly before enquiring.

Does online biology tutoring actually work?

Yes, when it’s done well. Biology leans heavily on diagrams, model answers and walking through past-paper questions — all of which screen-share cleanly. An online biology tutor can annotate your work in real time, talk you through a practical write-up, and keep the same weekly slot without travel. The real limit is hands-on lab work — your school still covers that — so online works best for revision, exam technique and filling content gaps.

Do I need an A-Level biology tutor if I got a grade 8 or 9 at GCSE?

It’s worth knowing the jump is larger than most students expect. A-Level biology is roughly three times the content of GCSE, with essay questions, synoptic papers and more detailed mechanisms. Plenty of strong GCSE students still want an A-Level biology tutor for specific topics — respiration, genetics or the statistics side (where a maths tutor can sometimes help too). A tutor keeps sessions focused on the gap, not the whole syllabus.