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The jump to Higher Biology is a big one. Suddenly, the revision notes don't seem to make sense and you're not sure how to help. It’s a tough spot to be in, especially when you can see your child's confidence starting to dip.
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24 Biology Scottish Highers tutors:
£45/hr
5.0
Douglas G
Premium & Professional Biology Scottish Curriculum Tutor
📅 Limited availability for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. Early booking recommended.Choosing the right tutor can make all the difference. With over 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have helped thousands of students build confidence, achieve outstanding results, and unlock their full academic potential within the Scottish Curriculum.I specialise in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, supporting students from National 4 through to Advanced Higher. Whether you’re looking to improve your grades, prepare for exams, strengthen your understanding of challenging topics, or secu...
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£31/hr
5.0
Vithusini N
Experienced and Passionate Biology Tutor
I am a graduate Chemist.I have 13 years of tutoring experience.Throughout my 13-yearsas a tutor, I have consistently demonstrated a profound passion for teaching, enabling me to impart knowledge effectively to students of various academic levels.My approach involves using different methodologies such as PowerPoint presentations, visual aids, and concise notes to explain the concept.Furthermore, I prioritize the assessment of students' understanding through practice questions, ensuring that they understand theconcepts thoroughly. I am very much confident with using Zoom, Skype and lesson space as...
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£27/hr
5.0
Tomiwa A
Experienced Science Biology tutor
As a third-year medical student with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, I bring a strong academic background to science tutoring.I support students with science exam preparation, including those working towards A-levels, and I am familiar with the AQA, Edexcel and CIE exam boards. My lessons focus on making complex topics clear and manageable, while helping students understand how to apply their knowledge effectively in exams.A typical session begins by identifying the topics or questions the student feels least confident about. We review the relevant content, clarify any misunderstandings,...
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£31/hr
5.0
Ifrah I
Ambitious Biology tutor
I am a medical doctor (MBBS, MRCP part 1) with a Medicine degree and two years of clinical experience working in Acute and General Medicine. Alongside my medical career, I have a strong passion for teaching, which I discovered while mentoring medical students during their clinical placements in the General Medicine ward. This experience inspired me to further pursue teaching as a fulfilling and rewarding career.I bring over six years of diverse teaching experience, including both in-person and online sessions, across a range of subjects such as Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical...
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£31/hr
4.2
Kenneth R
Engaging Biology tutor
I am recently retired from academic research in Molecular and Cellular Biology.I have over 35 years of research and teaching/supervision experience in university departments mostly at Edinburgh university.I have published research papers in many reputable peer-reviewed journals. I am also a sports coach with 25 years of experience coaching children and adults from beginner level to senior international level. Recently I have started tutoring students and schoolchildren who require some additional help with their course work in biology and related subjects like genetics or biochemistry. I think...
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£16/hr
4.9
Ihar D
Biology Tutor - First Class Master's from the University of Nottingham
A strong communicator, that can perform at different level and speed to tailor-suit your child/student needs, and present complex mathematical techniques and information clearly and concisely.Recipient of several awards and commendations for performance and achievements in his chosen field, works with enthusiasm to deliver exceptional results. Exhibits excellent time management and organisational abilities, multi-tasking to realise academic objectives, paying close attention to detail and working efficiently and methodically as part of a team.A tutor for High-School, College and University students...
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Bray is an excellent tutor. He's warm and friendly and my son felt really comfortable and understood during lessons. Bray is thoughtful and encouraging and made the lessons interesting and diverse, sharing helpful video links and extra resources. My son grew in confidence and went into his exam feeling well prepared and positive. I highly recommend Bray as a tutor.
Hannah H
1st May 2026
Genevieve E
Genevieve has been an absolutely amazing tutor. She has a real gift for explaining things in a way that makes even the most difficult topics easy to understand. After every lesson, I left feeling much more confident and clear on the material. Each session was always thoughtfully planned, which made a huge difference in how much I was able to learn. Thanks to her support and guidance, I’ve improved so much in human biology. On top of that, she is incredibly kind and patient, she creates such a positive and encouraging learning environment. I truly can’t recommend her highly enough!
Verity M
29th Apr 2026
Merna M
Merna is a very switched on tutor. She has a great, positive attitude towards her students and my daughter felt supported and safe in her hands.
Thank you Merna for all your efforts with her, she appreciated you very much.
Emma G
7th Aug 2025
Nimra A
Amazing tutor! Helped me pass higher human biology when I was failing and ended up with a B in the final exam!Couldn't recommend more!
Hannah D
5th Aug 2025
Vithusini N
Vithusini is great! she takes time to explain in depth and it allows me to process it! in between lessons she send questions to help improve my understanding and challenge me the questions help to make sure you understood the lesson!
emma M
5th Nov 2024
Joeline K
Joeline is being a good help to my daughter. She makes her understand much better biology. Thanks
Isabel C
9th May 2024
Douglas G
Douglas has been tutoring me for my Biology Advanced Higher. I really enjoy his tutor sessions. He is great at explaining complex topics in a very simple way, and has helped me access additional resources. I am already feeling more confident in the subject.
Sophie B
3rd Oct 2023
Amne E
Amazing
Carmela R
15th Sep 2023
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