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  • Biological Classification

  • Human Body Systems

  • Ecosystems

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  • Photosynthesis

  • DNA and Punnett Squares

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How UPchieve’s Online Biology Tutoring Works

 
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Step 1: Join UPchieve by creating an account and signing-in

Step 2: Choose the subject you need help in and connect with a free online tutor within 5-10 minutes

Step 3: Use the chat and whiteboard to work with your academic coach. You can ask them any academic question—this is a judgment-free zone!

Got questions about online tutoring? Visit our Student FAQ.

 

So, what makes our online biology tutoring different?

🧑🏽‍🏫 1:1 online tutors

Receive personalized one-on-one homework help from certified tutors!

🕐 AVAILABLE 24/7

Our online tutors are located all over the world and can help you at any time and day.

❤️ 100% FREE

We’re a nonprofit and we will never ask you to pay for the online tutoring and academic support you deserve!

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Meet our dedicated online biology tutors 🧠

 
 
volunteer testimonials
“Hello everyone! I'm Rebekah. I graduated from Penn State University in Spring 2020, and now I'm working for the Navy supporting reliability engineers with data analysis. I'm excited to share my love of statistics with you as an UPchieve Academic Co

“Hello everyone! I'm Rebekah. I graduated from Penn State University in Spring 2020, and now I'm working for the Navy supporting reliability engineers with data analysis. I'm excited to share my love of statistics with you as an UPchieve Academic Coach!”

“Hello everyone! I am Afuh, and I’m from Maryland! I am a neuroscience researcher at the National Institute of Health (NIH). I’m excited to be a part of this community and to help all you great students 🥳”

“Hello everyone! I am Afuh, and I’m from Maryland! I am a neuroscience researcher at the National Institute of Health (NIH). I’m excited to be a part of this community and to help all you great students 🥳”

“Hey! I'm Anika, and I'm a second year physics undergrad at Northeastern University. I'm planning to go into research on sustainable energy (particularly nuclear fusion), but I'm also super passionate about science education and DEI efforts within S

“Hey! I'm Anika, and I'm a second year physics undergrad at Northeastern University. I'm planning to go into research on sustainable energy (particularly nuclear fusion), but I'm also super passionate about science education and DEI efforts within STEM. I can’t wait to work with you!”

“Hello! My name is David. I’m a mechanical engineer with NASA-MSFC. I did tutoring in college at the University of Kentucky (Go Cats!) and I am very excited to help awesome students like you find their full potential and take the world to new height

“Hello! My name is David. I’m a mechanical engineer with NASA-MSFC. I did tutoring in college at the University of Kentucky (Go Cats!) and I am very excited to help awesome students like you find their full potential and take the world to new heights (literally) :)”

“Hello! I'm Christie, a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton in quantum science (big shoutout to any fellow women in physics out there), and I'm excited to support you in your educational journey!” 

“Hello! I'm Christie, a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton in quantum science (big shoutout to any fellow women in physics out there), and I'm excited to support you in your educational journey!” 

“Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m a Genetic Researcher at Indiana University Bloomington and I’m excited to have the opportunity to help students here on UPchieve!”

“Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m a Genetic Researcher at Indiana University Bloomington and I’m excited to have the opportunity to help students here on UPchieve!”

“Hello everyone, I’m Bianca! I’m from Brazil studying Chemical Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. I’m thrilled to share my passion for learning Chemistry and Mathematics.”

“Hello everyone, I’m Bianca! I’m from Brazil studying Chemical Engineering at Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. I’m thrilled to share my passion for learning Chemistry and Mathematics.”

“Hey, I’m Samy! I’m an Environment and Resources PhD graduate from Stanford University. I see high schoolers deal with the same challenges I had and appreciate the opportunity to give them the support I wished I had been given.”

“Hey, I’m Samy! I’m an Environment and Resources PhD graduate from Stanford University. I see high schoolers deal with the same challenges I had and appreciate the opportunity to give them the support I wished I had been given.”

“Hello! I’m Nedi and I’m a Health Science student from Oakland University and I’m excited to make students feel confident in their studies and succeed academically.”

“Hello! I’m Nedi and I’m a Health Science student from Oakland University and I’m excited to make students feel confident in their studies and succeed academically.”

 

90% of students say UPchieve helped improve homework performance.

Our expert online biology tutors are available 24/7 to help you tackle tough assignments. Tailored tutoring sessions ensure you understand the material and can apply it in class. Don't spend hours stuck—sign up with UPchieve, match with a tutor in minutes, and get biology homework help whenever you need it. 

 

Biology Topics We Can Help With

From cell division to DNA replication, UPchieve’s biology tutors have your back. We can help you break down everything from middle school basics to high school biology topics. We even have AP Biology tutors! Whether you’re prepping for an important test or dream of becoming a wildlife biologist, you can match with a private biology tutor near you or across the globe  in minutes and start reaching your goals. Ready to become a biology whiz? Let’s start learning. 

 

Cell Biology

Dive into the fascinating world of plant and animal cells, the smallest units of life. 

  • Cell structure and function

  • Organelles, nucleus, and mitochondria

  • Plant and animal cells

  • Microorganisms

  • Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

  • Photosynthesis

  • Cellular processes

  • Enzyme function and regulation

  • Cellular respiration and communication 

  • Cell division, mitosis, and meiosis

Genetics and Heredity

Learn how traits are passed down from parents to offspring and how those traits change over generations. 

  • DNA structure and replication

  • Protein synthesis

  • Genetic mutations and DNA repair

  • Mandelian genetics

  • Punnett squares

  • Alleles and inheritance 

  • Gene expression

Evolution and Classification

Focus on evolution, where you’ll discover how species adapt and change over time—think of Darwin’s “survival of the fittest”!

  • Natural selection

  • Gene flow and mutation

  • Phylogenetic trees

  • Classification of living organisms

  • Kingdoms, domains, and species

  • Biodiversity 

Ecology and the Environment

Bring the “Circle of Life” to life by learning how the food chain works and how every part of life allows others to exist. 

  • Energy flow in ecosystems

  • Food chains

  • Symbiotic relationships

  • Conservation and biodiversity

  • Climate change and human impact on ecosystems

  • The carbon cycle, water cycle, and nitrogen cycle

Human Biology and Physiology

Explore how the amazing human body works, including muscles, bones, organs, and everything in between. 

  • Human body systems

  • Functions of major organs

  • Human development

  • Hormones

  • The immune system

  • Homeostasis

Organismal Biology

From tiny insects to towering trees, understand the diversity of life on Earth and how organisms (including plants, animals, and humans) grow and thrive. 

  • Plant structure and function

  • Plant reproduction and growth

  • Types of animal behaviors

  • Adapting to the environment

AP Biology

Put the building blocks of your biology education to the test. From cellular processes to ecosystems, master the skills you need to ace the AP Biology exam. 

  • Chemistry of life

  • Molecular genetics

  • Biotechnology

  • Ecology and ecosystems

  • Study strategies and test-taking tips

  • AP Biology practice exam questions 

 

Get unstuck on a hard biology problem with 24/7 biology homework help

✅ Free biology homework help available for middle and high school kids in the U.S.

✅ Get flexible homework coaching 24/7, so you can study on your terms 

✅ Missed a biology class? No problem—get caught up on homework when you can! 

✅ Go over past homework questions to improve your understanding and boost your grades 

✅ Get biology tutoring to boost your readiness for quizzes and exams

 

Up late figuring out cell division or photosynthesis? Never panic over a homework question again. Thousands of awesome UPChieve tutors are available 24/7 to explain tricky homework questions, help you make sense out of a confusing reading assignment or textbook passage, and coach you to ace your tests. With our tutoring, you can get on-demand, free homework help whenever and wherever you need it. Our biology tutors will tailor study sessions just for you, so you can feel like a science superstar!

 

Biology Tutoring FAQs

  • UPchieve makes free online biology tutoring available to all low-income middle and high school students in the U.S. UPchieve’s biology tutoring is always 100% free as part of our nonprofit mission. Our funding comes from donations from individuals and organizations who support our mission to democratize academic support. 

  • UPchieve’s biology tutors can help you with anything from basic biology to AP Biology. Need help with cell biology, genetics, or ecology? Just ask! And if you need support with a specific topic, you can request it even if you don’t see it on the site. 

  • Totally! UPchieve’s tutors are fully online, so you can get expert help anywhere in the U.S. No need to search “biology tutors near me”—we’re always here, 24/7.

  • Yep, 100% free! Thanks to generous donors, UPchieve makes online biology tutoring available for free to low-income middle and high school students in the U.S. 

  • Anytime! There is always a biology tutor online, so you can get help whenever you need it—even if it's late at night, early in the morning, or on the weekend.

  • Definitely! Homework is a great way to practice for class, and our tutors can walk you through many different questions. Plus, it’s free for 6th-12th graders!

  • For sure! Whether it’s a quiz or the AP Biology exam, our tutors can help you review tricky topics, quiz you, and share study tips so you walk in on test day feeling prepared.

  • No problem! We can give feedback on a lab report, presentation, or research project so you can turn in your best work.

  • Just sign up for a free account on UPchieve, pick “Science” and then “Biology,” and you’ll get matched with a tutor in minutes. You can get free homework help right away.

  • Absolutely! Our AP Biology tutors can help you review key topics, practice exam questions, and get you prepped and ready for test day.

 

 

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