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ENG1 Medical in Glasgow — Book an MCA-Approved Doctor Near You

Glasgow serves the west of Scotland for seafarer and offshore medicals, with clinics in the city centre and the West End.

By Offshore Medicals Near Me · Updated 30 August 2026

Key facts

Glasgow is served by MCA-approved ENG1 doctors including Marine Medical Services (Dr M Morris) and GP Matters.
The ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 nationally, so it costs the same in Glasgow as anywhere else in the UK.
An ENG1 must be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list, not a standard GP.
A standard ENG1 is valid for up to 2 years (1 year for applicants aged 16 to 18).
You can compare live appointment availability at approved clinics near Glasgow and book online at offshoremedicalsnearme.co.uk.

Approved ENG1 doctors near Glasgow

The ENG1 can only be carried out by a doctor on the MCA approved list. These clinics are in or within travelling distance of Glasgow:

Marine Medical Services (Dr M Morris)Glasgow — ENG1 and OEUK/OGUK medicals; online booking.
GP MattersBuckingham Terrace, Glasgow West End — Private GP clinic near Kelvinbridge.

Marine Medical Services also handles OEUK/OGUK offshore medicals, handy for west-coast workers heading offshore.

Book your Glasgow ENG1 medical online

Instead of calling clinics one by one, enter your postcode below to see real, live appointment availability at approved doctors near Glasgow, then book and pay in a couple of minutes.

See live ENG1 availability near Glasgow Enter your postcode and compare real, live appointment times at MCA-approved clinics — book online in a couple of minutes. Find a clinic →

What does an ENG1 in Glasgow cost?

The standard examination fee is capped at £115 by the MCA — the same across the UK. Extra assessments such as a Chester Step fitness test or a drug-and-alcohol screen can add to it. Full detail: how much an ENG1 medical costs.

What happens at the appointment

An ENG1 takes 30–45 minutes and covers vision (including colour vision), hearing, blood pressure, heart and lungs, BMI, a urine test and a general physical examination. Come prepared — read what to expect on the day.

OEUK / OGUK offshore medicals

If you also travel offshore to an energy installation, you may need a separate OEUK medical (still often called OGUK). Some clinics near Glasgow offer both — see ENG1 vs OEUK.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get an ENG1 medical in Glasgow?

You need an appointment with an MCA-approved doctor. Approved clinics in or near Glasgow include Marine Medical Services (Dr M Morris), GP Matters. Enter your postcode on our homepage to see live appointment times and book online.

How much is an ENG1 medical in Glasgow?

The standard ENG1 examination fee is capped at £115 by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, so it costs the same in Glasgow as anywhere else in the UK. Add-on tests such as a Chester Step assessment can cost extra.

How quickly can I be seen in Glasgow?

It varies by clinic and time of year. Because you can see each clinic’s real, live availability in one place, you can pick the earliest slot rather than phoning round.

Is my GP in Glasgow able to do my ENG1?

Only if they are on the MCA approved-doctor list, which most GPs are not. Book with an approved seafarer-medical clinic instead.