She was educated at Southend High School for Girls, a grammar school in Southend-on-Sea. She studied at University College London, from which she gained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in botany and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1964.
She received her education at Southend High School for Girls, a grammar school in Southend-on-Sea. She pursued studies at University College London, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in botany and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in 1964.