She graduated with First - class honours in Zoology from the University of Western Australia in 1969 , and her PhD in 1974 .
Blackwell went to Methodist Ladies ' College , Perth , in 1961 .
Blackwell graduated with First - class honours in Zoology from the University of Western Australia in 1969 , and Blackwell 's PhD in 1974 .
Blackwell went to Methodist Ladies ' College , Perth , in 1961 .